I believe it is called "blossom end rot" and it is my understanding that it is a lack of minerals... maybe calcium in the soil... better get a second opinion on this, as I'am going by memory, and we all should know by now that my memory is really unreliable at times. But, I do think you can add fertilizer and get some better results before the season is over... Think positive. :)
Yep, this is a problem
caused by a low level of calcium in the fruit itself. Calcium is required in relatively large concentrations for normal cell
growth.Blossom-end rot
develops when the fruit's demand for calcium exceeds the supply in the soil.
This may result from low calcium levels in the soil, drought stress, excessive
soil moisture, and/or fluctuations due to rain or overwatering . These
conditions reduce the uptake and movement of calcium into the plant, or rapid,
vegetative growth due to excessive nitrogen fertilization.
@MaryLarson: Wow, thanks for the information... that is much more than i knew, and I am very glad to learn. I had a slight problem last year.... and now I will be better prepared for this year.
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