Blossom End Rot: What Causes It and How to Stop It

You spot a dark, sunken patch on the bottom of a beautiful tomato - and immediately wonder what went wrong. Blossom end rot is frustrating, but the good news is that it isn't a disease, and it doesn't mean your whole crop is doomed. In this episode, we'll talk about what really causes blossom end rot, and how watering, weather, and growing conditions affect your tomato plants' ability to take up the calcium they need. You'll also learn what to do when blossom end rot appears and some simple ways to help prevent it from happening again. Don't worry - your tomato harvest can be saved! Companion article: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2026/08/blossom-end-rot-in-tomatoes.html Visit the HOMEGROWN Podcast Page: OakHillHomestead.com/p/podcast Tomato Resources: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/p/gardening.html#tomatoes Subscribe and Review New episodes drop every other Tuesday during the gardening season - subscribe so you don’t miss a single one! Subscribe to my emails for even more gardening tips and seasonal ideas. If you’re enjoying HOMEGROWN: Your Backyard Garden Podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts Spotify Keep in Touch Website: https://oakhillhomestead.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/oakhillhomestead Instagram: https://instagram.com/oakhillhomestead Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/oakhh