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Why do my tomatoes go black at the bottom?

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This is not a disease, but a disorder called blossom-end rot, which can be caused by calcium deficiency, irregular watering, or both. Treat the plants with calcium nitrate from Chempak at 50g in 5 litres of water, watered into the compost. This will not cure the affected fruits, but will help to protect new fruits being damaged.

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