Troubleshooting
Tigerella Tomato problems — and how to fix them
Tigerella Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Tigerella') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Blossom-end rot
Sunken brown patch on the fruit base from calcium movement disrupted by uneven watering. Keep moisture steady and mulch; it is a watering problem, not usually a calcium deficiency in the soil.
Fruit splitting
Cracks appear when a dry spell is followed by heavy watering or rain, especially as fruit ripens. Maintain consistent moisture and harvest promptly in wet spells.
Late blight
Brown blotches on leaves and fruit in warm, wet weather. Improve airflow, water the soil only, remove affected leaves, and grow under cover where possible.
Few fruit set
Caused by too much nitrogen, poor pollination or temperatures over ~30°C. Switch to high-potash feed at flowering and tap or shake plants to aid pollination.
Prevent tigerella tomato problems before they start
Most tigerella tomato issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for tigerella tomato in general rather than its problems? Read the full tigerella tomato care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Tigerella Tomato problems — FAQ
Why is my tigerella tomato blossom-end rot?
Sunken brown patch on the fruit base from calcium movement disrupted by uneven watering. Keep moisture steady and mulch; it is a watering problem, not usually a calcium deficiency in the soil.
Why is my tigerella tomato fruit splitting?
Cracks appear when a dry spell is followed by heavy watering or rain, especially as fruit ripens. Maintain consistent moisture and harvest promptly in wet spells.
Why is my tigerella tomato late blight?
Brown blotches on leaves and fruit in warm, wet weather. Improve airflow, water the soil only, remove affected leaves, and grow under cover where possible.
Why is my tigerella tomato few fruit set?
Caused by too much nitrogen, poor pollination or temperatures over ~30°C. Switch to high-potash feed at flowering and tap or shake plants to aid pollination.