nhorvath
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« on: March 25, 2008, 10:49:38 PM » |
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Last summer I had a good crop of EB tomatoes, but the bottoms of them turned black. Local nursery suggested bone meal, but it was already too late in the season. Any thoughts on this? neta
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mjb8743
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2008, 10:56:29 PM » |
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This is caused by Blossom End Rot.... Under Tips & Tricks, there are a few threads devoted to this topic: http://forum.earthbox.com/index.php?topic=322.0Good luck, Mickie |
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111 EBs and growing... so how come there are never enough boxes??
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carolg
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2008, 02:19:00 PM » |
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Mickie,
Interesting that I keep my reservoir full and have the black bottoms. Read the link.
Not impressive EB results this year however. Actually disappointed. Can I come over for and harvest from your garden or maybe when I get down to Arlington, TX Thanksgiving or Christmas I can visit our Arlington friend on this group.
Surely hoping weather holds up to change my tune and say "bumper crop."
carolg
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mjb8743
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2008, 10:55:56 PM » |
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Carol, watering is only one of many things that can cause the dreaded BER. Weather is a major player. In fact, weather as we've known it in the past is changing. We can thank global warming for the now unpredictable weather. It's a whole new game trying to guess what's good for our gardens. My fantastic garden is now a shambles because of a hailstorm. In the 30 years living here, I never had hail. At least the plants are still producing... just don't take pictures... they're not pretty.
Mickie
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111 EBs and growing... so how come there are never enough boxes??
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jimbeaux
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2009, 10:56:05 PM » |
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Global warming? Most of the warmest years this century were in the 30's, and since 1998 we've actually been in a cooling trend. Don't believe what you hear about Global Warming - Big Environment is behind it, with all their various agendas.
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Penny-G
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2009, 10:25:01 AM » |
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Great information with that link.
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Gardening is Great Therapy~~!
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John
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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2009, 10:54:36 AM » |
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I also have many questions about global warming. I think that we may have jumped to conclusions.
Since its creation, the earth has changed and will continue to change.
I have been told that a check for a million dollars is awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize but don't know if it is fact!
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"Life by the 'yard' is hard; but, by the 'inch' it's a cinch!"
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Donald1800
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 03:31:19 AM » |
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Please remember, folks, that a healthy soil is a real, living thing. You are starting out the first year with a 'STERILE' environment and adding a powdered rock calcium/magnesium amendment that depends upon bacteria, earthworms, moisture - and above all else TIME to break down with usable quantities of these elements for plant use. Therefore, during the first year, any plant stress will upset the tomato production and frequently results in Blossom End Rot.
During the first season, the potting mix is acquiring bacteria, earthworm castings will slowly add earthworm capsules, and the AWS keeps the moisture level constant providing an ideal environment for all of this to develop.
Just be patient and expect the second and subsequent seasons to be better.
Donald1800
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