Blossom end rot?

[pjh75]

Is this the start of it? The first pic is clearer, but it started out as dark spots which have now joined together. The second pic is still in the spot stage. These are on different plants... if it is BER, will all fruit on these plants suffer?

[Garden Nut]

Certainly looks like it.

Absolutely no reason why all the other fruits should suffer. Anything that has set and has it has it - but to get over it on the fruits to set.

Incorporate about 4oz of lime to the compost round each plant and keep a careful eye on the watering - toms are better drier or allowed to dry out sometimes rather than keeping them soggy wet all the time.

[pjh75]

Thanks Garden Nut. I've just read that it is caused by lack of calcium from not watering enough

I will get some lime today, and bear this in mind for my peppers & courgettes too.

[Two_Sheds]

This is not a disease, but a disorder caused by lack of calcium to the plant, due to an inadequate or intermittent water supply. If the growing medium is allowed to dry out, the roots are unable to absorb nutrients effectively. A similar problem can also arise if fertiliser is added to dry soil, because the nutrients are too concentrated for absorption by the plant. Pick off affected fruit, and attend to watering: later fruits should provide a good crop. Royal Horticultural Society - Gardening Advice: Blossom End Rot

[pjh75]

Thanks Two Sheds. Think I need to change my watering habits.