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Old 03-07-2009, 10:40 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible,rec.gardens
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Default Tomato concern


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The tomatoes are putting out lots of blossoms, and there are bees
buzzing around. However, only one plant has any fruit set, and that's
the older one, which has two moderate sized one (2-3 inch) that I think
were set before I even got the plant. Nothing else on it or the others.



There could be two things wrong:

1. They may not be getting pollinated. Tomatoes are self-pollinating and
like a bit of wind to loosen the pollen inside the flowers. Gently shake
the tomato cages every day.

2. It might be too hot. Tomatoes don't like to set fruit if it is over 95
degrees F. Try misting them every day with the hose. I do this in my
over-100 climate, and have had wonderful fruit set.

Hope one or both of these helps!
--S.