The tomato plant needs about 1 inch of water each week, and with the right moisture mix, problems such as blossom end rot (BET) , an uneven split in the skin can be significantly reduced. These problems are usually exacerbated by irregular watering; Blossom end rot is more of a conditionally induced condition than a disease. As well as ensuring the crop is watered regularly, BET can also be controlled by using mulches, pulling out infected fruit and ensuring the soil has the correct pH. Other common problems that affect the tomato plant include sunscald, cat's face, downy mildew and