How to Stop Dry Rot on Tomatoes
Dry rot on tomatoes can occur under various conditions. This fungus can develop in response to soil quality, water, and weather. In order to prevent a tomato plant and its fruit from being ruined by dry rot there are several steps that should be taken. It is important to determine what is causing the dry rot, and it sometimes takes a process of elimination and experimenting with different remedies to find a solution that works. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Stop Dry Rot on Tomatoes
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Make sure that any transplanted tomato plants are planted properly and at a time when the soil is not extremely cold. Plants that are stressed due to rough conditions are more prone to dry rot.
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Pay attention to how much water the tomato plant is absorbing. The soil around the plant should not be very dry in between watering, but instead it should be damp.
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Add mulch to a tomato plant to regulate the absorption of water. Mulch can be purchased or made. When adding mulch make sure that the tomatoes are not fully grown, but that the plant is not too small. Halfway through the growing season is a good time to add mulch.
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Mix three tablespoons of Epsom Salt with one gallon of water. Pour this solution into a clean spray bottle. Spray the Epsom salt on the infected tomato plant once a week until the dry rot is no longer present. The salt will help the plant absorb minerals that it needs to maintain its health and ward off disease.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a simple mulch by collecting dry leaves and grass cuttings in a bag, crushing up the mixture, and then spreading it around the tomato plant.
