What Is Causing A Black Mold-like Substance In Tomatoes That Look Perfect On The Outside?

These are San Marzano tomatoes with plants that appear robust and many fruit. I have harvested only a few pounds, but have many green tomatoes. Two that I just cut open have a black mold-like substance on the seeds and flesh at the blossom end. What is causing this and can it be corrected?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/27/2021 @ 2:15 pm

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