Q: Can you settle a tomato disagreement? My neighbor says adding Epsom salts to the soil prevents the black rot that frequently happens on the bottom of tomato fruits. I've heard that it doesn't work.

Learn how to perform a home DIY soil test for alkaline or acidic soils and what you need to know about minerals in your water. For the past three years, I’ve had blossom end rot on all my tomatoes.

My tomato blossom-end rot is worse than past years. My theory is we had a lot of rain early, followed by a dry spell in mid-July, followed by a lot more rain. Some internet blogs suggest adding ...

Epsom salt, chemically known as magnesium sulfate, is often touted as a beneficial supplement for tomato plants. The magnesium and sulfur found in Epsom salt are essential nutrients that support ...

Some of my tomatoes are showing signs of blossom end rot. What can I do to stop this? Blossom end rot is a physiological condition where tissue in the blossom end of the fruit breaks down and starts ...

Q. I’ve been growing tomatoes for the past two years with disappointing results. The plants themselves grew well and made tomatoes, but the bottoms of the tomatoes were brown and dry. I’m discouraged ...

One of the current issues plaguing the home gardener right now is blossom-end rot on tomatoes. Often mistaken for a disease, it is primarily a physiological problem. No bacteria or pest causes blossom ...

Dear Roger: You often mention 'Better Boy' as the offender when it comes to blossom-end rot. It is not the only tomato that gets blossom-end rot. Blossom-end rot is caused by a deficiency of calcium.

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Dear Carol: Each year I seem to be plagued with blossom-end rot particularly on my Roma tomatoes. How can I avoid this? I liked your recent tomato article a lot and decided to step out of my staid ...