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Old 07-07-2009, 05:12 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible,rec.gardens
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Default Tomato concern

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.


We've had some decent winds here and there, but I can do that.

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.


The hot spell's over, and we're in the 80s for highs of late, so
perhaps if that's the trouble they'll get going. I'll keep that in mind
for the next batch of heat.




Or you may have over-fertilized with a nitrogen fertilizer
which gives you lots of healthy leaves, but little fruit.

gloria


What is the best fertilizer for tomatoes?

I've got 4 tomato plants started from seedlings growing in 5 gallon pails
I've been using Miracle-Gro every two weeks. Should I be using something
different? How often?

Thanks,
Jon