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All of my plants this year have gotten blossom rot, pretty much too late to fix too. No tomatoes for me this year.


Blossom end rot is caused by calcium deficiency. Easiest solution for this is to just crush up egg shells and put them in and on top of the soil. I save my eggshells in a jar in the fridge for a few months prior to planting. It may be too late for this year but should work wonders for you in the future.


I had deformed cumquats from my tree until I started blending egg shells in the spice blender and watering them into the tree base.


Seconded, I would do this with my mom each year in her garden when I was a kid. Works 100% of the time, and it's a non-invasive way to address the issue.


Not always. Sometimes it's because it's too hot at night.




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