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Blossom End Rot on Peppers and Tomato Fruitworms

Soft brown bottoms on peppers = blossom end rot, usually from uneven watering (not soil calcium lack). Water deeply every 2–3 days, not daily. Mulch to stabilize moisture.

Tomato Pests: Fruitworm vs. Hornworm

Fruitworm: Attacks only green fruit, not leaves. Hand-pick or spray Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis).
Hornworm: Eats foliage and fruit. Same controls apply.

Daily scouting and hand-picking are the most effective organic controls for both.

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