05-25-2011, 11:22 AM
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Country Gentleman
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Deltona, FL
Posts: 2,351
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Re: Let's see those '11 gardens!
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Originally Posted by SvilleKid
Contrary to Joe's method, do not water at night, if you can help it. Water in the morning is the best plan. Watering late inthe evening and/or night can lead to blossom end rot on many veggies, especially tomatoes, squash and Zucs. Watering tomatoes starting at high noon, in the hot, hot sun is a big cause of tomatoes splitting the skin on the vine. The cold water on the hot skin does it. Tomatoes are susceptible to several issues if they "go to bed" with wet leaves and fruit, so water in the morning, the plant dries before nightfall. A good plan for most of the leafy plants you might be growing.
Good luck, ALL!
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I never knew that was a cause for BER. I had always thought it was from a low concentration of calcium in the fruit.
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