Blossom-end rot
Credit: Biovision-Infonet
(c) A. M. Varela, icipe
It is caused by calcium deficiency and irregular watering. The disease occurs at the blossom-end of the fruit. It starts as a water-soaked spot that enlarges to become dark brown and sunken. The surface of the spot becomes dark and leathery. The rot is dry.
| What to do: Avoid water stress during early stages of fruit development. Apply lime in calcium deficient soils. Apply foliar sprays of calcium chloride. |