Actually blossom end rot and blackheart Is rotten on the inside as well as outside.
Cornell University Vegetable MD Online.
Very useful link for tomato information
1. http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/factsheets/Tomato_BlossRt.htm
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http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/PhotoPages/Tomatoes/Tom_BlossRot/Tom_BlossRot1.htm
Have you ever been waiting for a succulent little tomato only to have it blacken and rot while it’s still on the vine, and only halfway grown? How about cutting into a nice big juicy red tomato and finding its center a nasty shade of black? These problems, known as blossom end rot and blackheart respectively, are extremely common in gardens of all sizes. Although they have different names, both of these disgusting and highly disappointing problems are caused by the same thing.
http://www.gardenandhearth.com/gardencooking/rotten-tomatoes.htm
2007-08-09 16:56:53
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answered by LucySD 7
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Like the first person mentioned, it's called blossom end rot. It's caused by a lack of calcium. It happens more during a wet year. The blossom gets wet then it makes a crack form at the end where the blossom was then it starts turning bad where the blossom was. The calcium helps prevent the skin of the tomato from cracking. Add some lime to your soil and make sure your tomato gets consistent watering.
2007-08-10 05:23:18
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answered by devilishblueyes 7
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Your tomatoes have blossom end rot and it is led to via a loss of calcium in the plant. The soil could have calcium yet because of the fact of a pH or nutrient imbalance or choppy watering it is no longer obtainable to the plant. you may do a soil attempt and amend your soil for this reason. in the fast term eliminate and salvage or discard the contaminated tomatoes and purchase a calcium spray for that objective, or mixture 1 / 4 cup of usual epsom salts to a gallon of water for a foliar spray and to pour onto the soil. Any oncoming end result could stay freed from the ailment.
2016-12-30 07:58:39
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answered by Anonymous
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More calcium in the soil around your plant may solve your problem. I know it worked for me. I save my eggshells, crush them to a fine powder and put a handful in the bottom of the hole when I plant a tomato plant. Throughout the growing season, whenever you water the tomatoes, the eggshells release calcium gradually to the plants and strengthen them against blossom-end rot.
2007-08-09 16:57:15
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answered by Anonymous
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You are dealing with what is called blossom-end rot. This is caused by a nutritional deficiency in the plant. It's caused (generally) by a calcium deficiency in the soil that affects the plant's ability to take up sufficient nitrogen to grow properly. Despite what it looks like, it's not a disease or fungus. The sites below have good tips as to how to prevent the problem in the future. Good luck!
2007-08-09 16:44:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Your garden center will probably have a calcium spray you can use for a quick fix. The calcium deficiancy is actually caused by inconsistant watering. If you are not using a regular watering schedule start doing it and it should prevent the problem in the future.
2007-08-09 17:11:38
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answered by LMNO 2
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it is the blossom end rot due to calcium deficiency.also ensure that there is no over watering and the fruits do not touch the ground.
2007-08-09 17:20:44
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answered by skpsbp 3
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Just cut off the bad part and eat the rest...if thats what you were gonna do with it...U know what i mean...its like cheese jsut cut the mold off amd any other bad part
2007-08-09 16:44:51
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answered by mara2wild 2
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its probably slugs ...... thats whats getting mine and i was told to put bowls or containers of beer in my garden and the slugs would get in it and drown
2007-08-09 16:45:20
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answered by cherrihill 5
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