Tomatoes - Blossom End Rot

Tomatoes have really taken off with the warm weather. Remember blossom end rot, especially with the uneven moisture conditions we have been experiencing. While blossom end rot is technically a calcium deficiency, it is really caused by uneven moisture supply to take the calcium around the plant. Mulching with 2-4 inches of material will greatly help your situation later at fruit set. If you are watering, use an inch a week. This amount, combined with mulching, should be more than adequate.

Posted by John Fulton at 8:29 AM |