Anyone know what this is on my tomatoes? I’m a first time gardener and my plants have done really well all year, now they have have black areas on what’s left. Are they safe to eat if I cut the bad parts off? I’m in southern Ohio zone 6b. Thanks for any insight!
by Nice-Leopard-5582
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A tomato that identifies as a jack-o’-lantern
Almost looks like the scars that form where there was sunburn. Or any mechanical injury.
But these are both on the shoulders so possibly from too much sun.
Is there a shade cloth? Is there foliage above this fruit to protect from direct sun?
Did you perhaps spray something on your plants on a hot sunny day?
A bird is coming by and pecking it
Could be insect nibble, bird peck, physical injury, 🤷🏻♂️
The long greenish streak makes me think it’s been up against a stem.
Just cut it out and eat the rest. 👍
Looks like injuries that are healing.
Seen any slugs in the early AM?
I had similar damage and I spotted a slug munching on my tomatoes one morning. My might also see it’s slime trails if it frequently comes for breakfast.