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Tomatoes are affected by blossom-end rot: 3 actions that a gardener should take at the first opportunity
19.05.2023 09:42
Blossom end rot is a disease that often affects tomatoes.
The main symptom of the disease is the appearance of brown spots on the upper part of the fruit.
If the development of the disease is not stopped, the affected area will continue to grow and eventually “capture” the entire vegetable.
As a result, the gardener, who has spent a lot of effort on caring for the garden crop, will receive a harvest of very low quality.
To avoid negative consequences, the owner of a country plot must take action immediately after noticing brown spots on tomatoes.
It is advisable to act before the affected areas begin to increase in size and become increasingly darker in color.
Remove affected vegetables
The first thing a gardener should do is pick all the fruits that have spots on their upper parts.
The collected vegetables should simply be thrown away. They cannot be eaten.
Yes, it's a shame to get rid of tomatoes. But this simple method significantly reduces the likelihood of damage to still healthy fruits.
Water the plant more often
In most cases, the disease manifests itself due to a lack of liquid in the soil.
The plant, which needs moisture, begins to "take" it from the developing vegetables. As a result, the tomatoes spoil.
To prevent this from happening, garden crops need to be watered regularly, without sparing water.
Add the required fertilizer
The garden crop will be protected from a common disease if you provide it with calcium.
This is done very simply - by adding a solution of calcium nitrate.
