blossom-end rot
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Then blossom-end rot is at work, technically caused by a calcium deficiency.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
To help prevent cracking and blossom-end rot, and for overall productivity, adhere to a regular watering schedule to balance what the weather provides.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
Gardening tip: Add washed, crushed eggshells to your tomato and pepper beds as a source of calcium to help prevent blossom-end rot of the fruit.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2021
Experiments have shown pretty clearly that sunscald, blossom-end rot and cracking are worse on trained plants.
From The Tomato by Work, Paul
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