My tomatoes go bad before they ripen! Does anyone know why?
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Trying to grow tomatoes in southern coastal Florida. They start out fine, but begin to rot at the bottom of the fruit as they start to ripen. Never saw this when growing in NJ. Does anyone know why this is happening?
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
Soil may be low on calcium. Try adding lime to your soil.
When mine do that, they are getting too much water and/or not enough sun.
Here is an article that might help you - https://bonnieplants.com/library/conquer-blossom-end-rot/ - good luck
I'd suggest getting the soil checked- goodluck!
Blossom end rot is caused by a calcium deficiency. You might want to consider having your soil tested at your County Extension service. Their contact numbers are easily Googled.
See if you don't find this information useful: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/tomatoes.html
Thanks for all your help. Sounds like a combination of uneven watering and calcium.