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blossom-end rot

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[blos-uhm end] / ˈblɒs əm ˌɛnd /

noun

Plant Pathology.

  1. a disease of tomato and pepper caused by a deficiency of calcium, characterized by decay at the blossom end of the fruit.

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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

Then blossom-end rot is at work, technically caused by a calcium deficiency.

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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