We had a cool, rainy May, and my tomato plants are definitely lagging behind where they usually are by now. If yours are too, just have a little patience. Now that it’s June, the sun is out, and temperatures are climbing into the 80 it’s time to start watching for the common summer tomato problems…
What Causes Blossom End Rot?
There’s nothing like the excitement of planting tomatoes in the garden, watching them grow, and dreaming about that first juicy slice for salads and sandwiches. But then, just as the first fruits start to ripen, I notice something alarming. The bottoms of a few tomatoes have turned dark, sunken, and leathery, almost like they’re rotting…