Re: [gardeners] Tomatoes with black fungus
Bill Loke (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 12:42:22 -0400
Sounds like blossom-end rot. Usually signifies a lack of calcium and is
induced by uneven watering. Helpful to ensure a steady water supply and
adding some calcium rich material such as natural ground limestone
(agricultural lime), dolomite, wood ashes, bone meal, oyster shells or egg
shells. HTH
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Hay <ronhay@pacbell.net>
To: <gardeners@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 11:03 AM
Subject: [gardeners] Tomatoes with black fungus
> Hi, this year for the first time, we are experiencing a number of
> tomatoes, Burpee's Early Girl and Big Girl, developing soft bottoms that
> turn black and slightly flattenend, most of which fruit cannot be
> salvaged. We carefully dipose of it in the trash so as not to infect our
> compost pile. Any clues as to cause/cure?
>
> Ron,
> Van Nuys, CA
> USDA 9b, Sunset 20
>
>