From: T@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 2020-09-14 16:19, songbird wrote:   
   > T wrote:   
   >> Hi All,   
   >>   
   >> I am getting blossom rot on few of my peppers.  My   
   >> research says that this is due to a lack of calcium   
   >> in my soil.   
   >>   
   >> I have seen recommendations to grinding up a TUMS, but   
   >> my soil is already alkaline.   
   >>   
   >> What would you guys use to add calcium to alkaline soil?   
   >> Calcium citrate from the vitamin store is too expensive.   
   >   
   >    often it is called a lack of calcium, but what it may   
   > also indicate is uneven watering or the lack of a decent   
   > root system to support the plant and the development of   
   > fruits.   
   >   
   >    also when you have very alkaline soils you should be   
   > aiming to get the pH back towards neutral.  adding calcium   
   > will not do that.  adding gypsum will not change pH.   
   >   
   >    adding organic matter and improving the garden soil in   
   > a big enough area to support the plant and then making sure   
   > it gets enough water is helpful.   
   >   
   >    making sure there is a wind block, mulch to prevent   
   > water loss.   
   >   
   >    also perhaps there are peppers which will do better   
   > in your climate, so research selections for your area   
   > and soil type and see if there are any alternatives.   
   >   
   >    these are things i would work on.   
   >   
   >   
   >    songbird   
      
   I water three times a week.  I did missing one watering   
   in the heat of August though.  My two zukes got really   
   pissed at me.   
      
   Now-a-days, the soil feels ever so slightly damp when   
   I touch it before watering.  And my sold changes color when   
   it dries out.   
      
   But, I don't know what I am doing, so...   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)