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I've been told that a crushed up egg shell in the planting hole for a tomato will reduce or eliminate the chance of blossom end rot (BER). Does anyone know if this is true? I usually don't have BER, but I did notice a couple fruits last year that had it and so I thought maybe I should try this...

I forced a bag of mixed hyacinths this winter - what a happy bunch of fragrant flowers that was! I've read that once you force them, especially in water, the bulbs are spent and won't do well if potted on and kept for planting outside in the fall. I'd like to know if this is true or not and what...