Tag: blossom end rot

Blossom End Rot (noun; plant pathology, horticulture) Definition: Blossom end rot is a physiological disorder affecting the fruit of various flowering plants—most notably tomatoes, peppers, aubergines (eggplants), and courgettes (zucchini). It is characterized by a dark, sunken, leathery patch at the blossom end (opposite the stem) of developing fruit. Though often mistaken for a disease, blossom end rot is not caused by pathogens but by a calcium deficiency in the fruit tissue, often related to irregular water supply. Etymology: The term refers to the location and nature of the damage: the blossom end...