Blackened area on blossom-end of fruit. Plant in well-drained soil, high in organic matter. Avoid excessive nitrogen. Maintain uniform soil moisture. Do not cultivate deeply.
Spots enlarge, leaves turn yellow.
Excessive leaf drop. Disease moves up the plant. Spray as soon as plants are set out. Use Copper fungicide, Mancozeb or Daconil 2787. Eventually, entire leaf is blighted.