I have Roma and cherry tomatoes growing late in the season. Started really well with good initial trusses especially with the cherry. Tomatoes were perfect. But the lower leaves began to turn brown and die. Any Roma tomatoes were falling off the plant before being ripe; . Flowers were small and did not set fruit. Getting lots of side shoots near the bottom of the main stem. No sign of pest or fungal problems. Have I overwatered?
The soil looks to be very heavy in clay content. I would consider amending with compost and earthworms for next season. Alternatively, you cantest the pH and nutrient contents and add non-nutritive ingredients, like perlite or vermiculite, and add liquid nutrients later on. I prefer the first option, but both are viable.
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/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
We had our first freeze last night and I have already picked all fruit from the tomato plants. How do I store the green ones and keep them from turning red. Thank you so much Kristal Reed
Ripening can be delayed by chilling the tomatoes. Keeping them in the crisper of your refrigerator can delay ripening for quite some time.
Here is a link to the ultimate guide to growing tomatoes, for the future:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
For your viewing pleasure, we also have a video on common tomato diseases:
If they are gnats or other pests, how can I remove them?
They look like blackflies! You can remove these with Neem oil. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tips-for-growing-tomatoes.htm
Can anyone tell me what is going on with my tomatoes. We live in NM, zone 6. The summer has been very hot with temperature in the low to mid 90's. I am watering the plants twice a day, for 10 mts each time via drip irrigation. The leaves look healthy. Please see the pix attached. Thanks for any help.
This does seem to be related to the early stages of sunscald. This is when the fruit is exposed to too much sunlight or for too long. Here is an article that will help with the issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-sunscald.htm
This article will help, as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
Tomatoes thriving BUT some of them have blossom end rot. What do you recommend to cure blossom-end rot on tomatoes?
Ultimately, this is due to calcium. Applying it in whichever form you choose will be the solution. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/applying-calcium-nitrate-for-ber.htm
This article will contain a wide range of information that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
I have some plants that have produced well how can I save them???
The best way is to take cuttings. Be sure to use healthy stems with no disease or insect issues. The article below tells how to do it. Keep them in a warm, sunny room for the winter.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/starting-tomato-cuttings.htm
Only present on three greenhouse plants growing large tomatoes (sorry forgotten the type). Other plants in same greenhouse growing smaller varieties are totally unaffected; in fact they are perfect. All plants get the same watering regime.
It looks like blossom end rot, which occurs when the tomato can't take up sufficient calcium from the soil. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm