I bought a cherry tomatoe plant from Wal-Mart about one -two months ago. They finally started to produce, ripen..then the bottoms rot, and the tomatoe falls off the vine. I do not know what is going on. Has anyone had any similar experiences?
2007-07-08 03:09:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's called "Blossom End Rot." Look at the entry on our blog entitled "Why are my tomatoes turning black?"
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2007-07-08 11:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Neal & Cathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called blossom end rot and is caused by a lack of calcium. Keep the soil uniformly moist, and mulch. Apply calcium nitrate or calcium chloride spray.
2007-07-08 10:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Hondu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are not watering them regularly tho much heat and no water will do this every time try to water at evening hours only like every 2 days really works i had this trouble i know im a old farmer of 50 years
2007-07-08 10:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by raiderskip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up blossom rot. since i don't know where you live i suggest you call your county agent for a solution.
2007-07-11 23:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by K M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your soil is difficient in calcium, apply calcium carbonate and use fertilizer with calcium. it is a disease called blossom-end-rot.
2007-07-11 21:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by dante s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What happens if you pick 'em and eat 'em? Or maybe I just don't understand the question.
2007-07-08 10:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Whoda thunkit? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too dry or too wet can cause that problem.
2007-07-12 02:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by krissyderic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋