Q.Last Year I Had A Very Successful Cherry Tomato Plant. This Spring A Few Volunteers Came Up. The First One Has Numerous Flowers Bu
t they drop off without developing into fruit. Any suggestions.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This, actually, has several causes. I would suspect, first, that nutrient levels could be off. Test the soil for deficiencies, or pH swings. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
Should soil tests confirm deficiency, I would advise amending accordingly. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
If this doesn't correct your issue, then you may be at odds with your environment. Temperature or humidity levels can halt fruit production.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htm
And, finally- This article will give you all of the information that you will need to be proficient at growing tomatoes:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm