Damage Symptoms

Swollen areas develop on the blossom end of the fruit. Crevices between the swellings become dry.


Conditions for Development

Catfacing is caused by poor pollination. This is associated with very cool or very hot temperatures.


Control

Natural mulching can moderate temperatures. Grow the tomato crop during the appropriate season. Remove damaged fruits so that they do not draw any more energy from the vine. Future tomatoes may or may not be damaged, depending on temperatures during fruit set.