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Le Taz Hot

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11. Update on the BER saga

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:54 PM

Jul 2012

So, after reading over all the suggestions (you see my dilemma from the OP, i.e., many suggested solutions) I decided to try the easiest one first -- do nothing and see if the BER just affects the first few tomatoes. That did it! Apparently only the first ones were affected and all subsequent maters were fine.

That's not to say that all the suggestions of the above experienced gardeners were not legitimate but there are so many variants possible, climate, heat, watering schedule, soil additives, container or ground planting, etc. I've written down ALL the suggestions above and if my first solution doesn't work I now have lots of options.

Thanks everyone for your help!

LTH

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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