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- Q.Tomato Production - I want to grow tomatoes indoors during the winter. How many hours should I have the lights on and how ...
- Q.What Is Wrong With My Tomato Plants? - Hi! I'm growing some Roma tomatoes in a container (first time!) and the plants have recently started developing some spots ...
- Q.Roma Tomatoes - I’m growing a Roma tomato plant In a planter box, and when it appears ripe, I pick it only to ...
- Q.Why Is My Tomatoes Mushy On The Inside - We are growing Roma tomatoes, but when we pick them they have little taste and are mushy inside. What do ...
- Q.Why Is The Inside Of My Roma Tomato Tough And Bumpy. It Also Taste Bad. Smells And Looks Like A Fully Ripe Tomato. What Is Wrong? - The inside of my Roma tomatoes are very bumpy. The tomatoes smell good and look fully ripe but do no ...
- Q.I Have A Roma Tomato Plant - My Roma tomato is over 6ft tall and has 105 or more tomatoes on it. Is that normal? I did ...
- Q.Roma Tomato Ripening - I have a determinate Roma tomato plant that I started from seed about 3 months ago. And it has about ...
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mrtaube4 on
September 1, 2017
65355Q.Tomato Production
I want to grow tomatoes indoors during the winter. How many hours should I have the lights on and how many off to produce the tomatoes? I am growing Roma Tomatoes specifically. Please and thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 4, 2017
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- Asked by
Rizzle on
June 19, 2018
50320Q.What is wrong with my tomato plants?
Hi! I'm growing some Roma tomatoes in a container (first time!) and the plants have recently started developing some spots on the lower leaves. I can not tell what it is, even with the many articles, they all look so similar! I would like to know if you can help me figure it out so that I can hopefully stop this from getting worse!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 19, 2018A.This looks like Septoria leaf spot.
Remove the leaves and dispose of them to avoid spreading this fungus.
These links will help you.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/septoria_leaf_spot_on_tomatoes_preventing_spots_before_your_eyes
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pattiharris1953 on
June 25, 2020
92040Q.Roma Tomatoes
I’m growing a Roma tomato plant In a planter box, and when it appears ripe, I pick it only to find a big brown circle/spot on the bottom of the tomato? I don’t know why I can’t get my photo to download?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is blossom end rot. It is common with soils lacking in calcium, or with an unbalanced calcium and magnesium ratio.
I recommend Dolomitic lime for a long term fix, but if you want short term relief then epsom salt foliar spray will be preferable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/adding-lime-to-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/calcium-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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pattiharris1953 on
June 25, 2020A.Yes, very mush so, thank you.
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Larrymiller01 on
July 10, 2020
65650Q.Why Is My Tomatoes Mushy On The Inside
We are growing Roma tomatoes, but when we pick them they have little taste and are mushy inside. What do I do about this? Also it seems that our plants may have the blight, as the stems are turning yellow and falling off. any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Larry
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. Make sure to test your soil for nutrient deficiencies and pH swings, first. This will give you an indication of what, if anything, your soil lacks.
Blight will usually show form as black or brown, circular, patches. Typically, this will be on older leaves, first, but can be throughout the whole. plant.
Here are some articles that will offer some information:
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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Lucy24 on
August 7, 2020
01036Q.Why Is The Inside Of My Roma Tomato Tough And Bumpy. It Also Taste Bad. Smells And Looks Like A Fully Ripe Tomato. What Is Wrong?
The inside of my Roma tomatoes are very bumpy. The tomatoes smell good and look fully ripe but do no taste good
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is, very likely, a sulfur deficiency. I would make sure to test your soil, and amend with the necessary amendments.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/bitter-tasting-tomatoes.htm
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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
If you would like to download a free, comprehensive tomato e-book then you can do so at this link:
https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/ebooks/essential-guide-to-growing-tomatoes/
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Anonymous on
August 27, 2020Q.I have a Roma tomato plant
My Roma tomato is over 6ft tall and has 105 or more tomatoes on it. Is that normal? I did not plant it; a bird dropped it and God has taken care of it. I have not done anything to it but kiss and talk to it can we still eat them?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 29, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Since you didn't plant it, I would make sure 100 percent that it is a Roma tomato before eating it. Contact your cooperative extension agent closest to you for advice.
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Anonymous on
June 25, 2021Q.Roma Tomato Ripening
I have a determinate Roma tomato plant that I started from seed about 3 months ago. And it has about 15 tomatoes on it now and 8 of them are pretty large. However I was wondering if they would ripen, as it has been 31 days since the 8 large fruit have started growing on the plant. The daytime temps are 87°to 93° And night temps 75° to 78°. Since the night temp is in the ideal range for ripening, will they ripen even though the day temps are high? If not how would I go about turning these tomatoes red as they are full size but have no pigment at all (fully green). -Thank you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The heat will be the reason for lack of ripening, likely. This can be mitigated, slightly, by using a shade cloth for the hottest portions of the day. it will not solve the issue if ambient temperatures are that high, outside of the direct sunlight.
Unfortunately, you may be at the mercy of the elements, here.
What you can do, is pull them off and let them ripen indoors. This is common when they won't ripen on the plant.
This article will offer more information:
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