I'm getting a black spot on the bottom of my tomatoes when they start to get ripe, what causes the plack spot?
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08-21-2006, 01:21 PM #1
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08-21-2006, 02:23 PM #2
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Hi Chubby,
Sounds like you are describing blossom end rot.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/t...fruit/36c.html
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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08-22-2006, 04:38 AM #3
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Thank you Newt, that is exactly what it looks like
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08-22-2006, 07:37 AM #4
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You are so very welcome.* There's lots more info out there.* Just googleL
tomato + blossom end rot
Newt
When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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