Using calcium for tomato plants might be the best way to enjoy huge yields and sweet, juicy fruit. Calcium is often touted as a cure-all for blossom end rot, but it has a more significant role to play ...

If you have a garden, you should know (if you don't already!) that calcium is a vital nutrient that enables your plants to grow healthy and strong. Calcium strengthens the cell walls of plants, ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

Q: A brown or black spot develops on the bottom of my tomatoes. What is the problem and how can it be prevented? A: The tentative diagnosis is blossom end rot. Blossom end rot is a physiological ...

The beginning of August is tomato time for many local gardeners — but only if you planted varieties that do well in our climate. The most dependable tomatoes to ripen by August are the small or patio ...