Roma Tomatoes – Black Bottoms

I am planting my first garden. I have a few tomato plants (Beefsteak and Roma) and some herbs intermingled in half-whiskey cask planters. A few of my small green Roma tomatoes have black bottoms (as opposed to being all green). Should I do something about this, or is it normal?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/16/2011 @ 9:00 am

They have blossom end rot. This article will help you:
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