We oyt about a half cup of powdered milk in, when we plant tomatos.
Did it a year ago and not a single plant got blossom end rot, so
trying it again this year.
Plus the powdered milk is a great cheap substitute for coffee creamer
in case anyone likes their coffee that way.
On May 24, 2:11 pm, "Daniel B. Martin"
<daniel88b88mar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> nosmo_kin...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> > Any suggestions for ongoing care for tomato plants to ensure a good
> > yield ?
> > - I put a bit of lime in the soil when they were planted. I'm worried
> > about blossom end rot - should I apply more lime?
> > - How 'bout Miracle Grow or other soluble fertilizers? Once a week ?
> > - Any preference for mulches - wheat straw vs shredded hardwood, etc?
>
> For blossom end rot:
> I have had good results with Stop Rot, a concentrated calcium solution.
> Dilute 1 tablespoon per quart of water.
> Spray the entire plant: foliage, fruit, blossoms, everything.
> Do this only two or three times through the whole growing season.
> The same product is available with similar names, including Rot Stop.
>
> For fertilizer:
> I like Miracle Grow, but mix it at half strength and apply it twice
> as often as the package instructions specify.
>
> For mulch:
> I've tried all sorts of mulches and had the best results with ordinary
> tree leaves collected in the autumn. They do a good job of weed
> control, and at the end of the growing season they have broken down
> into little crumbly particles. Tilled under, they improve the soil.
>
> Daniel B. Martin
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