I've been growing plum tomatoes, but they all seem to develop blossom rot. I'm giving them plenty of water, but it's just not working. Does anyone have tips or solutions to stop this from happening?
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One common cause of blossom rot is a calcium deficiency. You might want to try adding calcium powder, which you can find at garden centers. It can really help if your plants are lacking that nutrient!
Make sure your tomatoes are getting enough nutrients, as well! Using a diluted tomato fertilizer weekly can boost their health. I water them every other day and mix in some fertilizer, which seems to work well for me.
You might think you’re watering enough, but sometimes blossom rot can happen from overwatering too. With the heat, like it is now, daily watering might be too much. Make sure to check the soil and see how moist it really is. Also, drip watering can help you manage the moisture levels more effectively.
I totally hear you! It’s been scorching! I check the soil too because when it gets super hot, the plants can really struggle.