1. Inconsistent Watering And Soil Drying Cycles
Likelihood: HighSharp swings between bone-dry and soggy soil block calcium from reaching developing tomato fruit, even when calcium exists in the ground, especially in raised beds or [shallow-watered vegetable beds.
Identification
- remove_circle_outlineSoil feels powder-dry several inches down between heavy soakings or summer storms.
- remove_circle_outlineLower and earliest fruits show damage, while newer fruit on top looks normal.
- remove_circle_outlineLeaves may droop on hot afternoons but perk up again overnight after watering.
- remove_circle_outlineFruit on containers or small raised beds shows more damage than in-ground tomatoes.
