Question 1

Why Are My Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow?

Accepted Answer

Yellowing tomato leaves can be a sign of fungal or bacterial infections, poor nutrition, or pests. Refer to our guide on Tomato Diseases to figure out the signs and symptoms of each ailment to determine the specific cause of your tomato plants yellow leaves.

Question 2

Why Is My Tomato Plant Not Producing Fruit?

Accepted Answer

Tomato plants may not produce fruit if there is an imbalance of nutrients or if the weather is excessively hot or cold.

Excessive Nitrogen: If your tomato plants are particularly tall with tons of big, deep green leaves, then this could be a sign that your tomato plant is suffering from excessive nitrogen. Reduce any fertilizers which may be adding nitrogen to the soil. Amend the soil with organic forms of potassium and phosphorus.

Extreme Temperatures: Temperatures below 40F and above 90F will often result in lower of stunted fruit production in tomatoes.

Question 3

Why Are My Tomatoes Cracking?

Accepted Answer

The most common reason for tomato fruit cracking is excessive moisture. Once your tomato plants begin to fruit, scale back your watering efforts. Also, harvest your tomato fruits more regularly to prevent them from cracking on the vine.

Question 4

How Often Should I Water My Tomato Plants?

Accepted Answer

You'll want to maintain a consistent level of soil moisture throughout the growing season. To prevent overwatering, check soil moisture levels by dipping your finger 2" into the soil. If the soil is moist, do not water. If the soil feels dry, add water. Mulch your tomato plants heavily to retain moisture during the hot summer days.

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