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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

Zone El Cajon, CA 92021 | Larrybaber added on May 26, 2020 | Answered

t they drop off without developing into fruit. Any suggestions.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 27, 2020

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

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