What It Means If You See These Holes in Tomatoes
That little hole in your tomato is rarely random—it’s a message. Most of the time, it’s insects turning your plants into a snack bar, birds and squirrels “taste-testing,” or stress-related growth issues like cracking or catfacing that open the door to pests and rot. The key is slowing down long enough to inspect: look for chew marks, frass (bug poop), mold, sliminess, or movement inside the fruit before you decide whether to keep or toss it. Once you’ve played detective,…