Cracking of fruit
Cracked fruit is a common problem for most gardeners. This is caused by water droplets on the surface of the tomato. Water is absorbed by the fruit, then swells and ruptures the cells. To help prevent this from occuring, when the plant is full of ripe fruit, water from below.
Blossom end rot
A symptom of water stress on the plant. The biggest cause is water defficency and hot dry locations, also a lack of calcium. Adding bonemeal or wood ash when you prepare the soil. Avoid using too much nitrogen fertilizer and water deeply and regularly during hot spells.
Tabacco mosiac virus
Plants show yellow mottling of the leaves, sometimes curling upward. Do not smoke in the garden or in the greenhouse. Wash hands throughly before handling plants. Remove infected plants and discard.
Tomato horn worm
A viracious eater that is sometimes hard to spot considering that they are a large fat bright green caterpillar. The best method is to hand pick them off the plant.
