Patio Herb Garden (SE VA): Cilantro/Dill Bolting, Tomato Blossom End Rot

16 herbs in 12" terra cotta, daily water, 10–12h sun. Cilantro/dill bolted in heat. Tomatoes: early blossom end rot.

Cilantro & Dill

• Bolt at 75–80°F. Your move (cut flowers, 1" trim) = correct for leaf extension.
• Varieties: 'Santo' cilantro, 'Superdukat' dill (Johnny's).
• Sow every 3 weeks for steady supply.

Tomato Blossom End Rot

• Calcium uptake issue from irregular watering/humidity.
• Mulch pots. Water consistently (not daily light).
• Gardens Alive for calcium sprays.

Pot Care

• Water every 3 days (none if rain).
• Fish fertilizer every 3 weeks.

Terra cotta dries fast. Daily light watering = shallow roots. Deep, infrequent better.