Re: Summer Squash Problem/Help!

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• Subject: Re: Summer Squash Problem/Help!
• From: T* O* <C*@AOL.COM>
• Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 07:48:42 -0400

Dear List Members:

Thanks very much for all the wonderful info on my squash problem.  I
appreciate your help!

Toni

In a message dated 97-07-20 17:35:40 EDT, Melissa writes:

<< OK, here's the lowdown on blossom-end rot, as it applies to squashes. I
 don't know if it's the same for tomatoes, but I would think so.

 It's caused by lack of calcium, which can be caused by any of the
 following:
 1. extreme fluctuations in soils moisture.
 2. rapid plant growth followed by extended dry weather.
 3. Excessive rains that smother root hairs.
 4. Excess soil salts.

 If you mulch your plants, it should help conserve moisture. If salt is
 the problem, give it extra water to help the salt leach away. Apparently
 the part of the fruit that isn't rotten is edible, and the situation
 will correct itself when, uh, the situation is corrected. How's that?

 Melissa >>

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