Tomato blossom-end rot question

by chiefsquirrel
(Las Vegas)

I have an odd occurrence. I have an Early Girl and a Better Boy planted in a very large container/pot. So, both have the same soil, moisture, sun, food, stresses, etc.

But, the Better Boy is the only plant with end rot. Not one incident at all with Early Girl yet. I have already removed 50% of the rotting tomatoes and it’s been quite frustrating.

Since most store-bought plants are cloned could That have something to do with it or is Better Boy just more susceptible? Personally, I will not buy Better Boy next year.




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Jul 24, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I have a better boy and an early girl planted in a topsy turvy and the better boy has blossom end rot while the early girl does not (although on the first tomato I picked from her, there was a dry dark spot inside the tomato). I'm not sure if it's a calcium problem or the weather. It's been raining and super hot. The weather has fluctuated quite a bit...so I'm not certain if it's the calcium or something else..
Jul 23, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I have a Fresh Mountain and I also have noticed our first ripe tomatoes have blossom end rot. First time container gardeners, I researched the problem on the net and came across this...
Might not be getting enough calcium, too much sodium blocking calcium absorption and/or poor water. Also read something about having the soil fluctuate too much between dry and moist. Good luck!

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