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Q.Tomato Tiny Fruit Sets Dropping, Why?

Zone 74873 | Shawn Jeffcoat added on August 15, 2020 | Answered

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BushDoctor
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Answered on August 17, 2020

Without seeing the plant, the soil surrounding the plant, and knowing more about the care, it will be hard to say with certainty.

This can have many causes, from temperatures higher than 85 degrees, to over and underwatering, and even nutrient deficiencies, or overloads, and pH issues.

The first thing that you will need to do is to test the soil for nutrient issues, or pH imbalances. These articles will help:

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/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm

Here is an article that will help you to understand some of the reasons that this is happening:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fruit-stays-small.htm

Here is an article that will help you to grow tomatoes to their potential:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm

Should you like to download a free, comprehensive e-book on growing tomatoes, this link will help:

https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/ebooks/essential-guide-to-growing-tomatoes/

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