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- Q.Tomato Plants Won’t Bloom. - I purchased three tomato plants with blooms. I now have a few tomatoes, but no new blooms. What can I ...
- Q.Tomatoes Split - Why do my tomatoes split open right before they are ripe?
- Q.Tomato Plant Leaf Curl Possibly Due To Manure Infection - When this first occurs what can one do?
- Q.Tomato And Squash Plants Die - After starting to produce, the plant dies from bottom up
- Q.Heavy Pruning Of Tomato Plants - I did some very heavy pruning of tomato plants. I watered them heavily after pruning. Is there anything I should ...
- Q.What Are These Bugs On My Tomato Plant? - There are hundreds on my tomato plants but they don’t seem to be causing any noticeable damage. They are light ...
- Q.Curly Leaf Tomato Plants - I pulled up and destroyed tomato plants affected with curly leaf caused by what I believe to be a ...
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Yobogardener on
June 1, 2019
Richmond VaQ.Tomato plants won’t bloom.
I purchased three tomato plants with blooms. I now have a few tomatoes, but no new blooms. What can I do?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 1, 2019
Certified ExpertA.If you haven't planted them yet, then do so. If these are planted, then there could be a few issues. If it has been too dry, OR too wet, then both can cause the issue.
Not having the proper nutrients in the soil can cause this as well. Either too much nitrogen, or too little phosphorus and potassium will be to blame.
Temperature can also cause issues.They need to remain pretty steady in order for the plant to fruit properly, as temperature fluctuations greater than 10 or 15 degrees will halt flowering in many cases.
This article will help you to grow tomatoes, perfectly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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- Asked by
suefarmer4 on
June 3, 2019
40515Q.Tomatoes split
Why do my tomatoes split open right before they are ripe?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 3, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This usually happens with uneven moisture. When it is hot and dry for a period, and the plant suddenly receives moisture they will split.
It is necessary to maintain constant moisture during fruiting for the best fruit set.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-cracking.htm
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alanbev on
June 4, 2019
west yorkshireQ.Tomato plant leaf curl possibly due to manure infection
When this first occurs what can one do?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 4, 2019
Certified ExpertA.If the manure is not well composted, then this is certainly the cause. It contains way too much raw nitrogen in a form that is not useful to plants. This will cause nutrient burn. You will have to remove the manure, and replace with compost, or composted manure.
The rest of that nitrogen will have to leach out of the soil naturally. It may take some time, but it will happen naturally.
This article will help you to grow tomatoes properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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Debbieputnam on
June 10, 2019
Puerto ricoQ.Tomato and squash plants die
After starting to produce, the plant dies from bottom up
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This sounds typical of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium deficiencies.
I recommend adding a HANDFUL of DOLOMITIC LIME per plant, and adding a bloom booster at half strength.
You can also amend your soil with compost, and dolomtic lime. This will have a similar affect.
If you can include photos, then I can rule out fungal infection, and conclude what is going on here.
In the meantime, this article will help you to grow tomatoes properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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paulhasak on
June 10, 2019
63122Q.Heavy pruning of tomato plants
I did some very heavy pruning of tomato plants. I watered them heavily after pruning. Is there anything I should be looking for now that would suggest I did too much cutting?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 11, 2019A.Pruning of tomatoes is covered in the articles below.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/should-you-prune-tomato-plants.htm
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Ayounis0 on
June 11, 2019
North Tustin, 92705Q.What are these bugs on my tomato plant?
There are hundreds on my tomato plants but they don’t seem to be causing any noticeable damage. They are light black and have wings but they tend to just walk around when poked and are very easy to kill by hand. They’re not attracted to any other plants either.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.That is a tomato leaf miner. It is definitely doing damage to your plants. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm
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June 12, 2019Q.Curly leaf tomato plants
I pulled up and destroyed tomato plants affected with curly leaf caused by what I believe to be a virus. Can i replant with new plants in the same soil or must I move to new location?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2019A.Curling leaves on tomatoes can be caused by a virus but there can be other causes.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-leaves-curling.htm
Crop rotation is very important in growing tomatoes.
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