Tomato plant tomatoes are rotting?

Question

it is in a large container, outside. The plant is about 2 feet tall, nice & bushy. two tomatoes sprouted (EXCITING) but when I examined them, the bottoms were black. Any idea why? What can I do to save the rest?

Answer 1

that plant is not getting enough sun.. most veggies prefer direct sunlight.. and if  the tomato starts growing slower then usual because of lack of light the blossom doesn't have time to fall off so it rots the bottom of your exciting veggie... there is a fertilizer made for veggies that makes  them healthier... also make sure the plant isn't getting over watered.. good luck and happy gardening!   :)

Answer 2

This tomato affliction is called blossom end rot.  The good news is that blossom end rot does not spread from one plant to another, nor does it affect the plant itself and in most cases it is preventable.

Blossom end rot is typically seen early in the season and often doesn’t affect fruit that is set later in the summer.  The problem is caused by a poor supply of water and calcium in the developing tomatoes.  Tomato plants that were planted out in the garden before the soil warmed up are susceptible to blossom end rot because their root systems don’t develop well in cold soil.  Without a good root system the plants cannot take up enough moisture and calcium for the developing fruit, resulting in blossom end rot.  Blossom end rot may also be a problem after dry periods followed by heavy rains.

Mulching your tomato growing bed after the soil has warmed up is a good way to prevent blossom end rot as the mulch helps to maintain even moisture in the soil.  You’ll also want to keep the plants well watered during dry periods and avoid cultivating too closely to the plants as this can disturb tiny feeder roots that are close to the surface.  

If you have tomatoes afflicted with blossom end rot, just remove those fruits from the plant, maintain even moisture for your plants and wait for the next set of tomatoes to ripen.  

Answer 3

Blossom end rot.  They are lacking in calcium.  It is not because of rain or hot weather.  Find a good natural fertilizer that will add calcium.  There is a product made that you can purchase at Lowe's, Home Depot or Walmart that if for blossom end rot.

Answer 4

I was informed that the tomato bottoms are black because they are developing what some call " Blossom rot ". The condition develops when there has been too much rain, cool weather and a lack of strong hot sun. Have had this on some varieties of tomatoes which were to bear early.