Whats the most common tomato problem and whats the solution?
Blossom end rot. You may notice a blackening on the bottom of ripening tomatoes. It’s caused by irregular watering. As tomatoes ripen, they need a continuous supply of calcium from the soil. If the supply is interrupted for 30 minutes because of insufficient water to carry the calcium up the stem, then blossom end rot could result. Tomatoes should receive MODERATE amounts of water twice a week. Don’t flood. Also, crush egg shells and mix into the soil to supply calcium as the shells disintegrate. Also, you may add powdered milk–which contains calcium–to your watering can and water around the tomatoes.
