My tomato plant has a disease??

Question

I don't know what the disease actually IS, but only the MATURE fruit have any noticeable problems. At the bottom of the ripened fruit, it is developing a nickel sized black spot that looks like mold or just plain rot. I sprayed them with a disease control agent and I know it will take care of the problem. But, I would like to know what this disease is called for future reference. Thanks!!

Answer 1

The symptoms you've described certainly sounds like "Blossom End Rot". Blossom End Rot usually appears at the blossom end of the fruit and shows up as a small, water-soaked spot then becomes larger and eventually darkens rapidly as the tomato matures. Since it is not a disease, any application of fungicides/ insecticides will not stop the problem.

Blossom End Rot will appear due to several factors.

1) When the tomato plants are exposed to drought conditions, the plants are unable to transport water and calcium to the tomatoes, the fruit will develop those black, leathery lesions.

REMEDY: Mix compost into your soil prior to planting and use a mulch around your plants to reduce drought situations. This will help keep your soil moist for a longer period of time. IF you live in area where you have high heat, try to provide some shade to your plants in the afternoon.

2) Your soils might be high in salts...this will diminish the root's ability to absorb calcium and cause stress to your plants.

REMEDY: Try rototilling some Gypsum into your soil prior to planting. The calcium in the gypsum will displace the sodium (found in the salts) and help your roots pick up more nutrients and eliminate those problems associated with salt stress. Make sure you apply adequate water to wash the sodium away from the roots.

3) You may have planted your tomatoes when your soils was too cold. Since your plants were under stress, the roots were unable to provide the necessary nutrients for proper fruit formation.

REMEDY: Wait for the soil to warm up before planting. Not sure where you're located but I'd recommend waiting till your soil temperatures reach 50 to 55 degrees.

Try to use a fertilizer low in Nitrogen and Potassium with higher amounts of Phosporous...for example...such as a 5-15-5.

You can also try making foliar applications of calcium (mixed with water) to your tomato plants.

I hope this information was of some help to you and it eliminates the problems you're experiencing.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

It sounds like blossom rot on your plants and thats caused from too much rain or if you water too much.I suggest not to spray any chemicals on your fruits just spray around the root as its not a good idea to eat veggies or fruits that have been sprayed with chemicals.When you find a tomatoe with the blacks spot on the bottom remove as well as remove any others and feed around the bottom of plants with Miracle Gro.That will make a big difference in size of plants and tomatoes and if you use Miracle Gro dont hit the leaves just around the bottom of plant otherwise that will burn your plants up if the leaves are hit with Miracle Gro!

Answer 3

before each and every thing, one tomato plant might want to no longer be "plenty to look after". regardless of the very undeniable actuality that, i will admit that starting to be one in a topsy turvy may require extra exertions for watering. no longer particular what you're seeing there. the white traces *sound* like a leaf miner, yet actual, i have under no circumstances seen those in tomatoes. If the traces are "brilliant", it ought to easily be a snail trial. Leaves curling UP on the perimeters, extremely than dropping down, and beginning close to the stem, extremely than the starting to be end, is a demonstration of too a lot water. they could also commence turning yellow. back, no longer particular if it is what you're seeing. there is also "leaf curl", which occurs all around the plant, and regardless of the very undeniable actuality that it seems aggravating, it would not truly influence production. The stems will turn brown because the plant a lengthy time period and receives huge. The stems on all mine are brown on the bottom by the top of the season (it is now, for me). and that i have 50 tomato flowers in my backyard.

Answer 4

We have a man on one of the tv channels here that comes on early in the morning & answers questions about gardening problems. I listened about the tomatoes because I had the same
problem. I believe he called it blossom rot, and the problem comes from the soil the plant is growing in.
You can also call your local nursery and they will usually help
you.

Answer 5

You have blossom end rot, which is caused by calcium deficiency. Add dolomitic lime to the soil, or a few Tums will do.

Answer 6

You can use the bio-chemical to reduce your tomato plant to get diseases.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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