Re: Tomatoes and Squash Troubles

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• Subject: Re: Tomatoes and Squash Troubles
• From: R* C* I* <r*@UVI.EDU>
• Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 11:37:18 -0400

At 08:16 PM 7/19/97 -0500, you wrote:
>We got blossom end rot on the ends of our tomatoes - at least I think
>that is what it is - the bottoms of the tomatoes are turning black.  what
>can be done about preventing it from spreading or reoccurring?
>
> <snip>
>
>Thank you very much
>Jean
>Fredericksburg, VA - Zone 7
>
>Jean (aka herballady)

Blossom end rot can be prevented by applying lime to the soil--but the lime
takes several months to take effect. For the short term you might try
mulching to even out the water supply. I don't know how well that works, but
it can't hurt.

I've heard rumors of the existence of a quick acting calcium product. Anyone
else have any experience with this?

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