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Blossom End Rot: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A physiological disorder caused by a lack of calcium reaching the fruit, usually triggered by inconsistent watering. PlantArmor's crop guides list blossom end rot as a common problem on tomato and sweet pepper.
Signs to look for
- Large, leathery, sunken black patch on the bottom of the fruit
- Fruit ripens prematurely
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise blossom end rot?
A physiological disorder caused by a lack of calcium reaching the fruit, usually triggered by inconsistent watering. The signs to look for: Large, leathery, sunken black patch on the bottom of the fruit. Fruit ripens prematurely.
What should I do about blossom end rot?
Maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply Calcium Nitrate via fertigation. Do not over-apply Nitrogen. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by blossom end rot in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list blossom end rot as a common problem on tomato and sweet pepper.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.