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Tomatoes that rot at the bottom suffer from blossom end rot. This condition signifies a calcium deficiency and disappears quickly once the plants receive adequate calcium. Blossom end rot also affects eggplants, melons and peppers.
Septoria leaf spot is caused by a fungus, Septoria lycopersici. It is one of the most destructive diseases of tomato foliage and is particularly severe in areas where wet, humid weather persists for extended periods. Septoria leaf spot usually appears on the lower leaves after the first fruit sets. Spots are circular, about 1/16 to 1/4 inch in diameter with dark brown margins and tan to gray centers with small black fruiting structures. Characteristically, there are many spots per leaf.