HL B123 wrote:
Hello to the group .My question /comment is.For the first few weeks I
had many large vine ripened delicious tomatoes from different
varieties But now I believe the mockingbirds are pecking them just as
they start to turn and also on the very bottom there is a large
discolored area that is bad, Any thoughts or suggestions would be
appreciated. hlb SW arkansas

The problem at the bottom is blossom end rot. This is a calcium deficiency
brought on by calcium shortage in the soil and/or irregular watering, the
latter is common. Not much you can do about the first now unless you want
to try foliar sprays of soluble calcium salts. The second is up to you to
water regularly taking into account the heat and wind and adjusting the
water accordingly.

D