Diseased Fruit - Leprosy?

G from NC · July 7, 2022

Hi Folks. Have you ever seen this fruiting issue? The condition is only appearing on 1 out of 18 plants. I have been trialing 6 new (for me) varieties of hybrid determinate plants this season. All of the varieties boast various disease resistances. It has been interesting.

Looking closely at the photo, I noticed there is an insect visible. A lace wing perhaps?

Dark Rumor · July 7, 2022

I have had two or three tomatoes look like that in the last week or so, never really noticed this in past years. Not sure what it is.

G from NC · July 8, 2022

Thanks Dark Rumor. It's a new one for me as well. I probably should have yanked it out of the ground at first sight but part of me was curious. Hope your garden is going well this year.

RayR · July 9, 2022

It looks like some critters penetrated the skin and fungus are doing its thing.

G from NC · July 9, 2022

Thanks RayR. Strange thing is, it is just one plant in a row of 18 plants, Florida weaved, and no other plants showing the same symptoms. I hope your having a good season.

July 7, 2022	#2
Dark Rumor Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 287	I have had two or three tomatoes look like that in the last week or so, never really noticed this in past years. Not sure what it is.

July 8, 2022	#3
G from NC Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC - Ringworm County Posts: 26	Thanks Dark Rumor. It's a new one for me as well. I probably should have yanked it out of the ground at first sight but part of me was curious. Hope your garden is going well this year.

July 9, 2022	#4
RayR Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 2,466	It looks like some critters penetrated the skin and fungus are doing its thing.