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2008-08-21 Tomatoes; Blossom Drop: Petra, this condition is called blossom drop. When blossoms or young fruit fall off prematurely, it is usually an indication of one of two problems. Either your plants are not being fully pollinated, or...
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2008-08-20 Question about My Bell Peppers: Emily, when you plant "colored" peppers, the color listed on the package is the color they will turn once fully mature. All peppers start off as green, but if you leave them on the vine for 10 or more...
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2008-08-19 Black spots on bottom of tomato: Ronald, when peppers or tomatoes rot prematurely on the bottom of the fruit, it is usually an indication of blossom-end rot. This condition is caused by inconsistent watering and/or a lack of calcium in...
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2008-08-18 Tomato plants: Dave, it sounds like you are missing key minerals in your soil. Vegetables like a soil rich in nutrients, with good drainage and a neutral ph level of 7.0. The best advice I can give you is to add...
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2008-08-17 Turnips!: Caitlyn, your turnips are most likely being infested by the vegetable weevil. They look much like a beetle but are a grayish-brown. They live below the surface and feed off root crops, such as turnips...
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