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Old 04-07-2009, 01:14 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible,rec.gardens
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Default Tomato concern

Suzanne D. wrote:
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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.



At the risk of encouraging fungus

I do
this in my over-100 climate, and have had wonderful fruit set.

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


David