• CaptObvious@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    One possible solution to calcium deficiency: Pulverize egg shells and work into the soil around the plants.

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      2 years ago

      It is calcium deficiency but pulverizing egg shells won’t solve the problem fast enough, since they’ll still have to be decomposed further before being available to plants.

      Either use a specific tomato fertiliser, or better still : manage your watering better, as it is often the real cause.

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      2 years ago

      Egg shells go in the compost. Smash 'em up a little to increase surface area.

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      2 years ago

      As I understand it a crushed antacid works quicker, since the calcium is ground up much finer. Eggshells work more in the long term.

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        2 years ago

        Makes sense. For that matter, ground chalk would work as well. (Old high school teacher trick when needing an antacid during class.)