{"id":13589,"date":"2018-10-13T14:13:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-13T12:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantenplagen.nl\/plantenplagen\/blossom-end-rot\/"},"modified":"2023-07-23T14:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T12:53:45","slug":"blossom-end-rot","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.plantenplagen.nl\/en\/plantenplagen\/blossom-end-rot\/","title":{"rendered":"Blossom end rot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&rdquo;2\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text el_id=&rdquo;topentry&rdquo; el_class=&rdquo;topentry&rdquo;]Blossom end rot is not a fungus or disease, but the result of unbalanced supply of water and calcium.<br>\n<!--more-->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text el_id=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo; el_class=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1571835331906{padding-left: 20px !important;}&rdquo;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&rdquo;35&Prime; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1532162142715{background-color: #e6e6e6 !important;}&rdquo;][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;2339&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;medium&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; style=&rdquo;vc_box_rounded&rdquo; onclick=&rdquo;img_link_large&rdquo;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1532162092980{background-color: #e6e6e6 !important;}&rdquo;][vc_column_text el_class=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo;]<strong>Blossom end rot<\/strong> Not a fungus or disease, but the result of unbalanced supply of water and calcium.<br>\nTomatoes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantenplagen.nl\/en\/plantenplagen\/bell-pepper\/\" target=\"_blank\" title='[vc_row][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text el_id=\"topentry\" el_class=\"topentry\"]The paprika is not very suitable for temperate regions. However in a sunny, sheltered spot or in a greenhouse, cultivation is possible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text el_class=\"entrytxt\"]Also known as: Capsicum Bell pepper Sweet pepper Mango[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=\"middle\" css=\".vc_custom_1627123481876{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #ccffff !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}\" el_id=\"mobile\"][vc_column offset=\"vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1649259358399{padding-top: 0px&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">paprika<\/a> and eggplants are susceptible to blossom end rot: brown spots appear on the underside or top of the tomatoes. Blossom end rot occurs because the mineral balance in the soil is out of balance; thus, it is a deficiency disease. It occurs in hot weather, when the plant evaporates quite a bit of water, so the calcium level in the plant lowers to the point that the cell walls weaken and the cells leak. The brown spots are the result.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&rdquo;yes&rdquo;][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;][vc_custom_heading text=&rdquo;Where to find&rdquo; font_container=&rdquo;tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&rdquo; google_fonts=&rdquo;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&rdquo; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1537946500082{background-color: #536895 !important;}&rdquo;][vc_column_text el_id=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo; el_class=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1690116821771{padding-left: 15px !important;}&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantenplagen.nl\/en\/plantenplagen\/tomato\/\" target=\"_blank\" title='[vc_row][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text el_id=\"topentry\" el_class=\"topentry\"]There are tomatoes for indoor and outdoor cultivation. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=\"middle\" css=\".vc_custom_1627123481876{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #ccffff !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}\" el_id=\"mobile\"][vc_column offset=\"vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1648463511775{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}\" el_id=\"mobiel\"] You are viewing the mobile-adapted version of the page. The one for tablets, laptop&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">Tomato<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paprika<\/li>\n<li>Eggplant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1532102790165{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&rdquo;][vc_custom_heading text=&rdquo;Control&rdquo; font_container=&rdquo;tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&rdquo; google_fonts=&rdquo;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&rdquo; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1532165404849{background-color: #536895 !important;}&rdquo;][vc_column_text el_id=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo; el_class=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo;]Blossom end rot is unfortunately irreversible. Prevent further damage by repairing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantenplagen.nl\/en\/plantenplagen\/calcium-deficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" title='[vc_row][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text el_id=\"topentry\" el_class=\"topentry\"]Calcium deficiency is not common; a deficiency causes low pH, i.e., acidic soil. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text el_id=\"entrytxt\" el_class=\"entrytxt\" css=\".vc_custom_1685874324789{padding-left: 20px !important;}\"]Also known as: Blossom end rot Bitter pit (apple) Internal browning (apple) Do not confuse with: Potassium deficiency[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=\"35\" css=\".vc_custom_1532162142715{background-color: #e6e6e6 !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_single_image image=\"2429\" img_size=\"medium\" add_caption=\"yes\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" onclick=\"img_link_large\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_1532162092980{background-color: #e6e6e6 !important;}\"][vc_column_text el_class=\"entrytxt\"]Calcium&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">calcium deficiency<\/a>: provide the soil with lime or a lime-enriched fertilizer. Aim for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantenplagen.nl\/en\/files\/glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pH<\/a> of 6.5.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1532102799994{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&rdquo;][vc_custom_heading text=&rdquo;Prevention&rdquo; font_container=&rdquo;tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&rdquo; google_fonts=&rdquo;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&rdquo; css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1532165414573{background-color: #536895 !important;}&rdquo;][vc_column_text el_id=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo; el_class=&rdquo;entrytxt&rdquo;]At the end of winter, check the pH level of the soil: if it is too low, sprinkle lime or fertilize with a lime-enriched fertilizer. Aim for a pH of 6.5 (very slightly acidic, in other words).<br>\nWith greenhouse cultivation, the soil is prone to pH fluctuations due to intensive use, so check the pH regularly.<br>\nIn addition, water at set times, provide adequate fertilizer and give some lime during fruit growth, but make sure the pH does not increase. 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