A hanging tomato fruit shows signs of blossom end rot. - Dan Gabriel Atanasie/Shutterstock There's nothing more frustrating for a gardener than spotting blossom end rot ruining the fruits of their ...

Our recent cycles of cool, wet weather followed by warm, dry conditions can be a real challenge to home gardeners. And as our tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables start to come on, another problem ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Blossom end ...

With warm-season vegetables in peak production this time of year, inquiries about blossom end rot have been abundant. Prevalent in tomatoes but also found in peppers, squash, cucumber, eggplant and ...

Blossom end rot is a destructive disease affecting mainly tomatoes and peppers, but can damage other fruiting crops such as eggplant, watermelon and summer squash. It is a perennial problem, meaning ...

Every summer I get phone calls as the season progresses about problems with tomatoes in people’s gardens. The most common malady is a leathery, rotten spot on the bottom of the fruit, and by the time ...

Q. I was wondering if you had any solutions for tomato rot. I throw my grass clippings on the soil to keep the weeds out. Does that have anything to do with it? – RM, Tinley Park, Illinois. A. Blossom ...

My tomato blossom-end rot is worse than past years. My theory is we had a lot of rain early, followed by a dry spell in mid-July, followed by a lot more rain. Some internet blogs suggest adding ...

Q. I am having trouble with my tomatoes. I have noticed brown spots near the base of the fruit. They start out small but continue to increase in size. What is this disease and how can I get rid of it?

Myth Buster! Several have mentioned this method recently, but the science does not support this for healthy plant growth. Tums are 40% elemental calcium, but the source is calcium carbonate - with a ...

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