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- Q.What’s Consuming Tomatoes - What consumed the top third of my green tomato? Overnight, two tomatoes near the ground lost their top third. We ...
- Q.Tomato Plants? - Is this a tomato plant? I added some new organic soil and had heirloom tomato plants last year so I ...
- Q.Tomatoes - My tomato plants are healthy and have a few fruits coming on, but there are no flowers. What to do?
- Q.Tomato Plant Leaves - The tips of almost all of my leaves on my tomato plants are turning yellow. I have never seen this ...
- Q.Tomato Plants - I have multiple tomato plants that are flourishing and 2 that are covered with blooms but no fruit. I understand ...
- Q.Moving Fully Grown Tomato Plants - I have a fully grown tomato plant. The main stem is probably about 10' tall and goes over top of ...
- Q.Tomatoes - My tomatoes don't seem to be ripening like they should. You think they need a nutrient or something? They look ...
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Anonymous on
July 6, 2016Q.what’s consuming tomatoes
What consumed the top third of my green tomato? Overnight, two tomatoes near the ground lost their top third. We have enclosed the garden in a one-inch PVC garden netting stapled to 2x4's to keep out the squirrels and opossums we see in the neighborhood trees. Assuming these creatures are somehow getting in, what might we do to protect our tomatoes?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 6, 2016A.Most likely slugs. There is nothing that a slug won't eat, including a tomato plant.
Here is a link on how to control slugs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm
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- Asked by
Gardenista on
July 6, 2016
55129Q.Tomato plants?
Is this a tomato plant? I added some new organic soil and had heirloom tomato plants last year so I thought these might be the oxcart variety but they are now 6 feet tall and have no tomatoes yet. Is this a tomato plant or just a bunch of huge weeds? Thanks!! Jennifer
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2016A.Please upload an image so we can help you make an identification.
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anndancer on
July 9, 2016
81131Q.tomatoes
My tomato plants are healthy and have a few fruits coming on, but there are no flowers. What to do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 10, 2016A.There can be several reason for lack of flowers or your tomato not setting fruit.
This can also be related to the variety that your are growing. Not every variety will be a large producer.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tips-for-growing-tomatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
capttex51 on
July 10, 2016
Rogers, Arkansas 72758Q.Tomato plant leaves
The tips of almost all of my leaves on my tomato plants are turning yellow. I have never seen this before. Any ideas?
- Answered by
LuvaLeigh on
July 11, 2016A.This article will help;
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
s.keys on
July 13, 2016
21795Q.Tomato plants
I have multiple tomato plants that are flourishing and 2 that are covered with blooms but no fruit. I understand the hot/cold, sunlight and water issues but cannot figure out why so many are covered with fruit and these 2 are hold outs. Can you give any insight?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.You may be having an issue with excess nitrogen in the soil. Too much nitrogen or over fertilizing can give you nice lush plants but not flowering or little flowering.
A soil test can answer this question, but that can take a few days, I would apply some phosphorous to the soil. Phosphorous will promote flowering. Bone Meal is a great organic method to do this.
Here are some links with more information.
Also, you local County Extension Office can help you with a soil test for a small fee.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
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s_litt22 on
July 13, 2016
37206Q.Moving fully grown tomato plants
I have a fully grown tomato plant. The main stem is probably about 10' tall and goes over top of my trellis, back down a few feet and then up again. Rookie mistake, I should have pruned more. But it is super healthy and has about 20 unripe tomatoes on it. Unfortunately, I need to move and I would like to take it with me. Is it worth trying to take or will I kill it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.I'm sorry but removing or attempting transplant of a planted tomato this size will not be successful.
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sunyview82 on
July 13, 2016
38454Q.Tomatoes
My tomatoes don't seem to be ripening like they should. You think they need a nutrient or something? They look very healthy.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.Warm temperatures and sunshine are needed! These are generally out of our control!
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/what-make-tomatoes-turn-red.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/do-tomatoes-ripen-from-the-inside-out.htmWas this answer useful?00
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