Comments on: Losing Produce To Blossom End Rot? Here’s What To Do!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:46:39 +0000

What is blossom end rot spray and where do you buy it please

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:06:52 +0000

We have been gardening for 50 years. While we only put in a small garden now, I grow tomatoes to make pasta sauce plus some for fresh eating. We are in the Sacramento, CA area. Our summers can be triple digits during the summer. As I read posts about tomato growing I have tried the ideas but have more and more problems. My husband acquired chicken compost and added it to our raised beds. In addition, I also added epsom salts and powdered egg shells ( I cook my shells for 1 minute then grind them in a coffee grinder). Now that our soil is overloaded with fertilizer, other than getting a ph test kit, what is the best route to prepare for next season? My husband bought some sun screens to cover the garden and protect it from the extreme heat, but I wonder if winter rain will flush the soil enough?

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:38:09 +0000

I grow the Siberian tomato along with tradiational varieties. The latter often get BER but Siberian NEVER. They’re small, but quite prolific, very tasty and super-early, about 2-3 weeks before any other varieties I’ve grown in over 40 years.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:38:20 +0000

In reply to Laura. I'm getting a lot of BER on my San Marzanos. First time I've grown them so probably not again after reading that they're prone to BER. My Bell peppers are getting BER too so I thought I was doing something wrong in my soil..

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:26:55 +0000

So if I see that it is rotting should I cut it off? Or let it grow?

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:12:32 +0000

In reply to M Graeb. Hiya! So both over and underwatering can cause problems. It's a fine line sometimes esp when it's super hot. I can't say for sure which is worse for your plants, but keep in mind that they can droop a little when it's hot but they perk up when it cools off. They can also droop from too much water, so I'd be poking a finger in the soil to determine if it's wet or dry then water accordingly. Over fertilizing is also a cause. The heat can decrease tomato production, but hopefully your next round of fruit does better for you!

By: M Graeb

M Graeb — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:35:29 +0000

Hi there! We’ve had 8+ days of over 90 degree heat and sunshine here in PA, causing my indeterminate tomatoes to wilt and droop by 10:30 am. So I’m watering them twice a day – is this be too much watering? I just noticed the BER on every piece of fruit on one of my Better Boy plants. Removed all of them and am keeping my fingers crossed. What’s worse: over watering or under watering in this heat??

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:31:51 +0000

In reply to Brenda. Yes those have the blossom end rot. Roma tomatoes are bad to do that.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 23:38:14 +0000

First time growing Roma tomatoes. They are just coming out, but have the brown/squishy looking spot on the bottom. Do I need to just cut them off?

By: Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:33:54 +0000

In reply to John. I live in NC. Celebrity always does much better here. It produces more tomatoes too.