Tomato Garden

Question

In midseason my tomato plants start losing their blossoms before a tomato starts to form. Would it help to add lime to the soil or will the blossoms continue to fall? What causes tomato plants to lose their blossoms?

Answer 1

This is typically caused by either too little water or a lack of pollination. Wet or humid conditions can affect tomato pollination. Increase watering and this article will give you instructions on how to hand pollinate the tomato plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm