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

"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.

"The Cook" wrote in message
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"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





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