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Gardening Pros: Best product for end rot?
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:17 pm
This is our first year doing a small raised bed garden. We have 3 4x4 beds. The bell peppers were doing great, however, once they get to be a decent size they begin to rot on the plant. I read
this is due to a calcium deficiency. Any advice, tips, or products is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
this is due to a calcium deficiency. Any advice, tips, or products is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:22 pm to 318TigerFan
Lowes and HD have a spray you can add. Next time you plant add Bone Meal to your hole/soil.
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:34 pm to 318TigerFan
Don’t over water, and don’t overdo it with nitrogen. Also, check soil ph.
These are often more of a problem than a lack of calcium in the soil. Too much water will interfere with calcium uptake. The wrong soil ph can have the same effect. Too much nitrogen creates rapid growth in foliage which moves more water and nutrients to the leaves instead of the fruit.
These are often more of a problem than a lack of calcium in the soil. Too much water will interfere with calcium uptake. The wrong soil ph can have the same effect. Too much nitrogen creates rapid growth in foliage which moves more water and nutrients to the leaves instead of the fruit.
Posted on 6/2/19 at 9:31 pm to 318TigerFan
Calcium nitrate has worked for me in the past.
Posted on 6/2/19 at 9:57 pm to 318TigerFan
Lime your beds in the fall.
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