Bacteria are spread from plant to plant by splashing water. Apply copper materials at 7-10 day intervals, especially in wet weather. Caused by insufficient calcium when fruit are forming. Affected areas at the blossom ends are first water soaked, but soon become dry, light colored and papery. See tomato for control measures.
Spots begins as small, circular and water-soaked areas.
Enlarge to gray or white spots with brown to reddish margins. Centers of spots may drop out. Leaves drop off. Use disease-free seed of transplants. Apply foliar fungicide at 7-10 day intervals.