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Gardening

HopeHoops

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9. Moist roots in the early part of the season are the main cause.

Reply to Le Taz Hot (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 10:38 AM

Jul 2012

Once it starts, try adding potash and kelp (top dressing). It won't stop it, but it will lessen the rot. And it's fine to cut off the rotted part and eat the rest of the tomato.

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#&%@$&% Bottom Rot! [View all] Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 OP

No solution, but similar frustration... HereSince1628 Jul 2012 #1

Dreaded blossom end rot - from my experience, exacerbated by uneven watering.....read on! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #2

Well, these are the first fruits Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 #3

My pleasure, friend! Link to my website that I collect all my container growing info - NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #4

You might try Lyric's famous milk bath: beac Jul 2012 #5

I've been getting it as well... Javaman Jul 2012 #6

Same Issues Here With Container Tomatoes in Baltimore NeedleCast Jul 2012 #7

I use neem oil for the leaves and Organic Dr. Earth in the soil. boston bean Jul 2012 #8

Moist roots in the early part of the season are the main cause. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #9

for years i was a professional nurseryman.. oldhippydude Jul 2012 #10

Update on the BER saga Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 #11