Blossom-end rot is caused by insufficient calcium in the tissue of the tomato. ... Since calcium is only moved into the plant with an ample moisture supply, when drought occurs the fruit continues to develop but will be affected by a calcium deficiency.
How do you stop blossom end rot on tomatoes?
How Do You Prevent Blossom End Rot?
- Maintain steady levels of moisture to your plants. ...
- Use a Balanced Fertilizer. ...
- Make sure your soil is warm enough, but not too hot. ...
- Avoid working too close to the roots of the tomato plant. ...
- Check your soil pH before planting. ...
- Add calcium to your soil.
What do you do when your tomatoes rot on the bottom?
If you do find your soil is truly lacking in calcium, you can add a bit of lime or gypsum to the soil or use a foliar spray to help the leaves take up calcium. If you have an otherwise lovely tomato that's rotten on the bottom, cut the rotted part away and eat the rest.
