Coastal Tomatoes

Blossom-end Rot

Well I told you that I would let you know of my woes as well as my successes.  Today, I found 2 tomato plants with blossom-end rot. The plants were in my greenhouse. Thank goodness that these plants are not one of the plants that I started from seed. For some reason that makes me feel a little bit better.

I was startled and then anxious to find out if this disorder was infectious.  I immediately went to my computer and did an online search of the OSU website and found the article that follows. 

We all hit speed bumps that take us by surprise on the road of life.   This is one of them for me. 

Late Blight, Tomatoes - OSU Disease Prevention

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) -- Late Blight

I know some of this is pretty detailed stuff, but hang in there.  This tomato disease is common on the Pacific Northwest Coast and you should be aware of the symptoms and controls.   At least look at the pictures and cultural controls.  This may save you, or I should say, save your tomatoes from an untimely end.