I had blossom end rot with this beautiful tomato in particular. I understand it is due to the vine's inability to absorb enough of the calcium that the fruit needs. There can be PLENTY of calcium in the soil, but for this plant, which was planted near cosmos and beans, it got a bit neglected, and therein lies the problem circa 2022. I also planted it on a very hot day in 2022.

THIS year, I'll pick my transplanting day better, and place it in better spots where it will get much better attention, deserving such a tasty beauty.

Notes to self:
* WAIT until the soil is CONSISTENTLY 70 degrees. Tomatoes love heat.
* During a dry spell, make sure to consistently water them
* The article mentions that too much fertilizer, quick growth can also "prevent the roots from delivering enough calcium fast enough to keep up with the growth."

Reference:
Gardening Know How: Blossom End Rot In Tomatoes – Why Is My Tomato Rotten On Bottom

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I garden in South Dakota, zone 5a. This tomato is exceptionally early in my garden, always the first large tomato. It is always the largest as well. That said, I no longer grow it as the flavor is very bland to my palate. If this tomato had flavor, it would be a must grow every year. Always got clusters of large fruit a pound or more. Very heathy plant, never gave me a moment of worry. No BER.

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