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Blossom End Rot

For the past three years, I’ve had blossom end rot on all my tomatoes. I’ve read that this isn’t a virus, but that it’s a problem with too much or not enough water, or watering at the wrong time. I’ve also been told to add lime or to water with a mixture of powdered milk or Epsom salt. I’ve taken all of this advice with no success and am at a loss. Do you have any suggestions?

A lot of gardeners have problems with blossom end rot. If you reach out on any garden

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