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Whats happening to my sons bells

Scarecrw

Scarecrw

Still new to growing and not sure if I am in the right forum. My sons bell peppers planted in 5 gallon pots are having problems. The plant looks healthy and the pods look like this.
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Thanks for the help. He fertilizes with fish emulsion and sprayed them with epson salt at bloom time.
 
I second blossom end rot. Most likely too much or too little watering, though it's the effect on calcium uptake to blame so terrible soil might need calcium added too.
 
A quick solution I read or watched some where is grind or crush a hand full of Tums yea the antacid. Mix in a gallon of water and water thoroughly with the mix. I haven't tried this. Just going on heresay. But some swear by it for a quick fix.
 
I've used plain ole Calcium vitamin supplement pills bashed with a hammer and mixed in a watering can with good results, though I don't do that anymore having switched to adding egg shells to my soil instead because they're free and the pills aren't, but to add calcium later that's a much better option than expecting an egg shell to get any calcium down into the soil if it's sprinkled on the surface.
 
if you are interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Calcium-Nitrate-Calcinit-Fertilizer-water-soluble-4-lbs-/350445995815?pt=Fertilizer_Soil_Amendments&hash=item5198358727

table spoon per gallon or so.
 
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