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Killing pests and diseases with egg shells
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January 25, 2022
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Tomatoes are sensitive garden plants, yet an essential fruit for many people. They’re prone to multiple diseases including blossom-end rot.The disease develops as a dark rotten spot on the blossom end of the fruit.
Luckily the disease can be cured naturally through organic means. In Uganda, some farmers are using eggshells to deal with the disease. This organic pest control measure is turning out to be super effective.