Sow and Grow

It’s been a beautiful season in the garden, but my tomatoes have hit a bump in the road—blossom end rot. If you’ve experienced it, you know how disappointing it is to see those dark, sunken spots appear just as your tomatoes start to ripen

From what I’ve learned, blossom end rot is often caused by a calcium deficiency or an issue with how calcium is absorbed due to watering inconsistencies or imbalanced soil. So now I’m at the point where I need to dig a little deeper—literally.

I picked up a product that’s supposed to help, but I’m holding off on using it until I test my soil. I want to make sure I’m treating the right problem and not just guessing.

Soil testing feels like a big next step in my gardening journey, and I’m actually excited about it. It’s one more way I can learn and take better care of my plants.

Have any of you dealt with blossom end rot? Did soil testing help you get to the root of the problem? I’d love to hear how you tackled it—and what worked (or didn’t).

Until next time, I’ll be out in the garden, learning, growing, and trying to give my tomatoes their best shot.

Happy growing, 
Raquel 🌿 
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