The effects of Ca and Mg fertilization on the yield and quality of the processing tomato cv. Hypeel 244 was determined on the basis of an experiment carried out in acid soil at Comacchio (Ferrara) in ...

Potassium is a common need for plants, and if you enjoy eating bananas, you already have a great source of this nutrient that ...

Keeping plants healthy means making sure their nutritional needs are met, including magnesium. Luckily, this fertilizer can ...

Q. I have been watching YouTube garden videos and they suggest adding Epsom salt around all of my roses for better blooms and around my tomato plants to prevent blossom end rot. Is this a good ...

One popular trick is adding egg shells, or whole eggs, before planting, which can boost calcium content in the soil. Last year, I shared a tip I’d learned from successful vegetable gardeners about ...

If you have a garden, you should know (if you don't already!) that calcium is a vital nutrient that enables your plants to grow healthy and strong. Calcium strengthens the cell walls of plants, ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

Q: Every year I battle blossom end rot on my tomatoes. What can you recommend? — Lenzy Bond A: I used to recommend adding a tablespoon of garden lime to the planting hole to provide the calcium that ...

Q: A brown or black spot develops on the bottom of my tomatoes. What is the problem and how can it be prevented? A: The tentative diagnosis is blossom end rot. Blossom end rot is a physiological ...

Let me start by saying everyone leads a hurried and hectic lifestyle, that’s our world and it’s not going to change any time soon. As a gardener, occasionally, you need to take a step back and think ...