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Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes
May 04, 2009 - Amber

Blossom end rot is caused by low calcium and/or inconsistent watering.

This link says it all:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/VEGES/ENVIRON/blossomendrot.html

Oystershell Lime is a common amendment for low calcium, as it contains 95% Calcium Carbonate.


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