Yellow spots on tomatoes - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by faitharabian
July 1, 2010

What is causing yellow spots under the skin of otherwise ripe tomatoes? The tomatoes taste great and some are over a pound in size but this is also happening on my cherry tomatoes.

Answer from NGA
July 1, 2010

0	It's usually an sign of sunscald but there's a possibility that it's damage from a stink bug. A tiny hole in the skin of the fruit (check with a magnifying glass) made by a stink bug can turn a small spot of the fruit yellow. As you've mentioned, the tomatoes are still tasty so it's nothing to worry about.

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