Early blooming tomatoes
Hi, everybody,
This is the first year I've grown tomatoes. I'm in Austin, Zone 8b. They seem to be doing very well. Stems, roots, and leaves all look healthy. They grow 3 - 4" taller, and much wider each week. But a few days ago, *boom*, they all bloomed profusely. They're only two feet tall, determinate and indeterminate alike. From Googling the newsgroup, I've guessed the problem is the heat. We just recently went from 70's to high 80's. My question is, would it be better to nip off the blooms and let the plant continue growing, or just let them do as they please? It isn't going to get any cooler until October! I'm growing Yellow Pear, Red Robin, Boxcar Willie, Supersweet 100, and Microtoms (they are only 7" tall, and blooming) if it matters. Thanks! ---Holly |
Early blooming tomatoes
"HollyB" wrote:
Hi, everybody, This is the first year I've grown tomatoes. I'm in Austin, Zone 8b. They seem to be doing very well. Stems, roots, and leaves all look healthy. They grow 3 - 4" taller, and much wider each week. But a few days ago, *boom*, they all bloomed profusely. They're only two feet tall, determinate and indeterminate alike. From Googling the newsgroup, I've guessed the problem is the heat. We just recently went from 70's to high 80's. My question is, would it be better to nip off the blooms and let the plant continue growing, or just let them do as they please? It isn't going to get any cooler until October! I'm growing Yellow Pear, Red Robin, Boxcar Willie, Supersweet 100, and Microtoms (they are only 7" tall, and blooming) if it matters. Thanks! ---Holly They will not set fruit until they are able to support it. Leave them alone. -- Susan N. There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who do not. |
Early blooming tomatoes
"The Cook" wrote in message ... "HollyB" wrote: I've guessed the problem is the heat. We just recently went from 70's to high 80's. My question is, would it be better to nip off the blooms and let the plant continue growing, or just let them do as they please? Thanks! ---Holly I am just south of you, in 9B, Galveston TX, and mine are doing the same thing. They have only been in the ground 3 weeks and one already has fruit on it. I would leave them alone and see what they do. But, I am for sure no master gardener, I just piddle in the dirt for something to do. :) Best, Norma www.anthonymelvin.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - Release Date: 4/24/2003 |
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