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I have a healthy looking tomato plant that seems great until I looked at the fruit. I have dark, sunken looking spots on the green fruit. I can’t se...
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Asked June 05, 2019, 11:54 PM EDT
I have a healthy looking tomato plant that seems great until I looked at the fruit. I have dark, sunken looking spots on the green fruit. I can’t seem to identify them. They may need a larger pot. There have been more earwigs and slugs this year but don’t know if that harms tomato plants. I live in Eastern Washington and you guys were the closest (tri-cities) Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Benton County Washington
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. Suspect it is blossom end rot, described here: http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Search/MainMenuWithFactSheet.aspx?CategoryId=5&PlantDefId=56&ProblemId=281
I hope their suggestions help solve the problem. Good luck!
But the spots aren’t on the blossoms, they are in several places. I looked up blossom end rot and it was only where the blossom was. Thanks
Perhaps you can compare what you are observing with the photos in this Extension article: http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/path_team/tomato.htm#pythiumrot
If you are unable to match, I suggest you consult your county Extension office: https://extension.wsu.edu/benton-franklin/