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NeedleCast

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7. Same Issues Here With Container Tomatoes in Baltimore

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 10:09 AM

Jul 2012

My full sized tomato plants (especially Rosella varieties) have had issues with BER this season. They are the first set of fruits and since I noticed the problem I've fertilized the containers again and given them the "milk bath" that a lot of people here have recommended. Cherry tomatoes (cherry punch hybrid) have not had any problems and are producing like crazy. In ground tomatoes don't seem to be having a problem either.

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#&%@$&% Bottom Rot! [View all] Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 OP

No solution, but similar frustration... HereSince1628 Jul 2012 #1

Dreaded blossom end rot - from my experience, exacerbated by uneven watering.....read on! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #2

Well, these are the first fruits Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 #3

My pleasure, friend! Link to my website that I collect all my container growing info - NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #4

You might try Lyric's famous milk bath: beac Jul 2012 #5

I've been getting it as well... Javaman Jul 2012 #6

Same Issues Here With Container Tomatoes in Baltimore NeedleCast Jul 2012 #7

I use neem oil for the leaves and Organic Dr. Earth in the soil. boston bean Jul 2012 #8

Moist roots in the early part of the season are the main cause. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #9

for years i was a professional nurseryman.. oldhippydude Jul 2012 #10

Update on the BER saga Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 #11