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What is the Purpose of Calcium Chloride?

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To treat blossom end rot in tomatoes, calcium chloride at 4 level tablespoons per gallon of water can be applied every 7 to 10 days for 3 or 4 applications.

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In Jacksonville, Fla., Frank Whittemore is a content strategist with over a decade of experience as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy and a licensed paramedic. He has over 15 years experience writing for several Fortune 500 companies. Whittemore writes on topics in medicine, nature, science, technology, the arts, cuisine, travel and sports.