I am growing tomatoes. There is rot on the bottom of the ripening ones. Why is this happening?

I started growing tomatoes for the first time this year. I have both plum and big boy tomatoes. The plums are ripening, but I notice that there is a hole (like it is rotted out) on the bottom of the ripening plum tomatoes. What can I do to prevent this from happening to all my other tomatoes?

I am growing tomatoes. There is rot on the bottom of the ripening ones. Why is this happening?
My problem was that we had too much rain, I googled my problem and found out there are several things that will cause this. Not enough calcium is one, it suggested crumbling up egg shells and placing in the dirt, I did this and between the rain letting up and the shells, they quit rotting, not sure which helped. Be sure and cut off all the yellow leaves that are on the plant too...they suck up good nutrients that the tomatoes need. Also, pick them before they are totally red.
Reply:Sounds like it could be blossom-end rot. Here's a link with pictures and control procedures:



http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.e...
Reply:This is called black bottom rot, and it is tough to stop. It is more common in container or patio tomatoes. It is due mostly to irregular watering. You can also try to feed the plants a fertilizer/food that contains potash, and regular watering. Good luck.

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Can anyone find the email address of the author Carol Plum-Ucci?

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Can anyone find the email address of the author Carol Plum-Ucci?
Try %26lt;--http://find-email.find-people-info.com

It can help you after you submit the person's name.

Good luck!
Reply:webmaster@fantasticfiction.co.uk You this to ask for it

How can I tell when my plums are ready to pick?

Bear in mind I am in the southern hemisphere. Winter is June, July, August, and Summer is December, January, February.

How can I tell when my plums are ready to pick?
The mature fruit should be fully-colored instead of green, and firm, but slightly soft, rather than hard; in addition, they may have a VERY slight "bloom" on the skin of a white, powdery substance (this is actually a fungus, but is harmless and normal). The bloom is only able to live if there is adequate sugar present in the fruit, and that only happens when it's ripe!
Reply:Same rules as in the Northern hemisphere. If they look big enough and have changed from that hard green look to the color of the ripe ones you see in the store they are ready (tougher to tell on green gage plums but even those get a little more yellowish when ripe). If they look almost ready you could pick them and let them ripen indoors. If they fell on the ground you waited too long.
Reply:So,just cut off one,bite and if test good,pick all of them!
Reply:usually ready for picking in Jan, Feb, they usually change colour.



If its a white plum they change to a nice golden yellow when ready to pick.



If its a red plum they change to a dark purple colour.



Or



Trying them they should be ready



Enjoy....Yum

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Whats the best plum tree to plant northcentral pa.zone 4-5.?

Most all plum trees should do fine where you are. I would buy it at your favorite L%26amp;G Center for two reasons. One, they will only sell plum trees that will flourish in your area (most will but they will make sure) and two, you will get a higher quality tree with a provenance for your zone.



Sometimes box stores get them shipped in from other areas and they don't do as well.

How can I tell when my plums are ready to pick?

Bear in mind I am in the southern hemisphere. Winter is June, July, August, and Summer is December, January, February.

How can I tell when my plums are ready to pick?
The mature fruit should be fully-colored instead of green, and firm, but slightly soft, rather than hard; in addition, they may have a VERY slight "bloom" on the skin of a white, powdery substance (this is actually a fungus, but is harmless and normal). The bloom is only able to live if there is adequate sugar present in the fruit, and that only happens when it's ripe!
Reply:Same rules as in the Northern hemisphere. If they look big enough and have changed from that hard green look to the color of the ripe ones you see in the store they are ready (tougher to tell on green gage plums but even those get a little more yellowish when ripe). If they look almost ready you could pick them and let them ripen indoors. If they fell on the ground you waited too long.
Reply:So,just cut off one,bite and if test good,pick all of them!
Reply:usually ready for picking in Jan, Feb, they usually change colour.



If its a white plum they change to a nice golden yellow when ready to pick.



If its a red plum they change to a dark purple colour.



Or



Trying them they should be ready



Enjoy....Yum

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Where in New Zealand can I have plums distilled into brandy?

My plumtrees are going to yield such a vast harvest this year that I seriously doubt anyone will eat them all.

I would love to find a distillery on the south island I can cart them off to to have them turned into brandy or slivovic or whatever.

Does anyone know where to find a place like that, or maybe what else to do with those plums?

Where in New Zealand can I have plums distilled into brandy?
Buy some wine making equipment and turn them all into Plum Wine.



Then build/purchase your own still and make brandy with some of the wine.

What are the best eyeshadow colours for Hazel eyes?

I have heard gold/copper is a good colour but it looks freakish on me (well, I think so at least!) I have very light skin and medium brown hair. I use a brown or plum coloured eyeliner so any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks girls!

What are the best eyeshadow colours for Hazel eyes?
Soft light, shimmery pink, or a mid tone silver would be nice, and perfect for the holidays. Purple will also bring out the green in hazel eyes.
Reply:I would probably use a copper or a brown to bring out the color in your eyes. But of course i have blue eyes! =D
Reply:I have hazel eyes and I use pink to bring out the green and a darker brown to bring out the brown. Purples will emphasize both the green and the brown. Its just about finding the exact shade of those colors that will look the best on you.
Reply:neutrals- beige/tan/browns......plum/mauve- purple range would look great too! since you have light skin, cooler tones (blues/purples/silvers) would look better than warm tones (golds/reds/pinks etc). i



brush the lid with the darker shade...and highlight the brow bone with a lighter shade- light mauve or cream, and dust a bit of shimmer on the inner ducts to make your eyes look wider. put on clear mascara to keep it simple, or for a more glam look....put on brown or dark purple (whatever dark color you're wearing on your lids) eyeliner, and lots of volumizing mascara- i like volume exact by covergirl. you can also line the bottom of your eyes with kohl/pencil eyeliner for an exotic look.
Reply:I have hazelish greenish eyes, I dont really wear a lot of make up but when I do I usually go with light colors like peach, light green, goldish-yellowish and other colors like those.
Reply:before using a eyeshadow, decide what colour you want to bring out in your eyes. because u have hazel eyes brown or green will probably suit you the most. If you want to emphasize the brown use a medium brown, and if you want green to stand out use a shimmery medium green.



be careful with dark eyeshadow on fair skin, because when applied incorrectly it can look like you have 2 bruises on your eyelids.
Reply:i have hazel eyes also, and i use a bronze-y color, kind of a darker brown and do a really light coat

it looks really good!



and i agree, gold does look freakish... i made the mistake of buying a $22 gold eyeshadow once, and it was awful



go for the dark bronze!
Reply:That depends if your hazel is more brown or more green.

I have hazel eyes but they are more green than brown. So I use purples, lights greens, sometimes oranges.

For more brown colors - bronzes, gold, brown, beiges, oranges.

Also, using mineral eyeshadow I find makes your eyes really pop.
Reply:green is good. and purple

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