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Old 06-08-2008, 12:27 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Tomatoes and Uneven Ripening

We have about 30 tomato plants. A mix of mostly heritage with some Ultra
Girl II hybrids. We've been raising tomatoes for 20 years but this year we
have 2 problems.

1 - All of the heritage tomatoes are ripening VERY unevenly. To the point
that one half will be over ripe and the other half still green. The Ultra
Girl II is not having this problem

2 - We usually have tomatoes well into September or early October, but right
now we have very few blossoms coming on? Both heritage and hybrids are doing
this.

The tomatoes are growing in 2 different gardens and we have 12 plants in
Earth Boxes. They're all doing the same thing. We have had a very odd Summer
here in Kentucky with upper 80s during the day and low 60s a lot of nights.
MUCH cooler nights than normal.

Any thoughts?

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Captain Ed