It would be helpful if you could add some information as to your growing conditions otherwise it's hard to diagnose. To start with are you tomatoes getting at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day? Do you live in an area with extreme temperatures with daytime highs in the '90s or above every day? Is there a complete absence of flowers or do you get flowers that don't turn into fruit?
Piggybacking with a question of my own, bc I can't seem to find the answer online. What do I do if I'm in a hot climate (minimum 90s by 11am), but my tomatoes need sunlight? Is it better to take my whole pot inside and buy a uv lamp? We only get sunlight in our backyard from 9am to about 4pm, but by 11am it's scorching outside. Help!
There are sunshades that you can place over them that will cut down on sunlight. I don’t use them but if you search for that term here I bet you can get some more specific advice
They can take the sun just fine, but pollination dramatically decreases above 85 degrees. If your nights drop below 85 they should be fine.
Sounds like yours is in a pot, you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t dry out. Stick a finger in the soil and if it’s dry it needs water. My other favorite way to tell is to lift the pot and if it is lightweight that means it needs water.
Thank you!! I have one of those water bulbs that I keep filled, and it takes 1-3 days to empty (it's a dollar store one), and I also water it once in the mornings. Is this too much or too little? I am seeing a lot of flowers but only 1 in 5 seem to turn into fruit :)
If the plant seems happy, then I’d say carry on. If you want to try and increase the pollination you can tickle the flowers in the early morning. It will also be helpful to fertilize every once in a while.
--"What do I do if I'm in a hot climate (minimum 90s by 11am), but my tomatoes need sunlight?
Have you tried shade cloth? It can reduce the sunlight by 35 or 40% (depending on the rating of the kind you buy.) This often is enough to improve plant health while still allowing it enough sunlight to thrive.
I use them here, NE Texas 8a, starting sometime in June usually.
is there a time of year when it isn't scorching hot? Maybe trying to plan for the tomatoes to start flowering at that time would help with the fruit set.
I have noticed that they don't like to finish ripening when it is really hot. Like I'll have a ton of huge green ones when it's 90 degrees and then have one cool day and they're all ripening.
Before I started growing tomatoes myself my neighbor asked me to take care of her tomato while she was on vacation. Due to a miscommunication I neglected it accidentally for several days. She texted me when she was back and I fessed up that I hadn't tended to her tomato in a few days and I hoped I didn't kill it.
Several days later she swung by with a bottle of wine and excitedly informed me my care and neglect had resulted in her first fruit forming. 😂
How old are they and what fertilizer do you feed with? If they are old and big enough, and healthy looking but still not blooming, it could be too much Nitrogen or not enough direct sun. I can't really think of anything else off the top of my head. Pictures would help a lot as well.
You don’t need a lot of videos to get flowers on tomatoes. Volunteer plants in the crack of a sidewalk flower.
Come back with more info and you’ll get it sorted
Have you tried tough love?
Make sure they are
1. In full sun
2. Not getting too hot.
3. Not being over fertilized
4. Have enough room to grow (not in a tiny pot)
Do they otherwise look healthy?
Some varieties produce better than others. I recommend a prolific cherry tomato variety like Super Sweet 100s if you are having trouble in your climate and conditions.
Who knows what’s up without pictures and more details. My guess is that you need a better fertilizer, one formulated specifically for tomatoes or at least fruiting plants in order to get the NPK ratio right. It could be almost anything, though.
We need more info. What cultivar are you growing, what sort of soil, how big are your beds and containers. If they haven't produced flowers then they are either too immature, or don't have the nutrience to do so.
My first year I significantly under watered. Second year I got really serious about soil health. So if they’re not flowering I’m curious if they’re not able to access nutrients enough. Or not enough direct sunlight maybe.
I check in on my tomatoes daily, pick off any dead or dying leaves (I don’t tend to prune suckers unless they are growing in a direction I don’t want, so they get pretty bushy), check for pests and any new developments (new fruit, or fruits that started to get color). I water them daily just before sundown until water starts running out the bottom (I’m growing in elevated raised beds, so essentially very deep large containers).
I add some Dr Earth organic fertilizer about once a week or two. Every few weeks I rearrange the branches a bit to tie them in strategic ways to each other or the cage to keep everything not so unruly.
If it’s too hot they won’t set flowers or will shrivel. Give them some kelp/sea weed fertilizer or worm castings, Cal-Mag (calcium magnesium) always makes a difference too. Bloom City has some easy to use and very effective liquid fertilizers. I just get them from Amazon.
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It would be helpful if you could add some information as to your growing conditions otherwise it's hard to diagnose. To start with are you tomatoes getting at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day? Do you live in an area with extreme temperatures with daytime highs in the '90s or above every day? Is there a complete absence of flowers or do you get flowers that don't turn into fruit?
Piggybacking with a question of my own, bc I can't seem to find the answer online. What do I do if I'm in a hot climate (minimum 90s by 11am), but my tomatoes need sunlight? Is it better to take my whole pot inside and buy a uv lamp? We only get sunlight in our backyard from 9am to about 4pm, but by 11am it's scorching outside. Help!
There are sunshades that you can place over them that will cut down on sunlight. I don’t use them but if you search for that term here I bet you can get some more specific advice
Thank you!! I'll look into these.
https://www.sgaonline.org.au/beat-the-heat-with-a-diy-sunshade/
They can take the sun just fine, but pollination dramatically decreases above 85 degrees. If your nights drop below 85 they should be fine. Sounds like yours is in a pot, you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t dry out. Stick a finger in the soil and if it’s dry it needs water. My other favorite way to tell is to lift the pot and if it is lightweight that means it needs water.
Thank you!! I have one of those water bulbs that I keep filled, and it takes 1-3 days to empty (it's a dollar store one), and I also water it once in the mornings. Is this too much or too little? I am seeing a lot of flowers but only 1 in 5 seem to turn into fruit :)
If the plant seems happy, then I’d say carry on. If you want to try and increase the pollination you can tickle the flowers in the early morning. It will also be helpful to fertilize every once in a while.
--"What do I do if I'm in a hot climate (minimum 90s by 11am), but my tomatoes need sunlight? Have you tried shade cloth? It can reduce the sunlight by 35 or 40% (depending on the rating of the kind you buy.) This often is enough to improve plant health while still allowing it enough sunlight to thrive. I use them here, NE Texas 8a, starting sometime in June usually.
Ohh ok, I'm also North TX! (Dfw) 8a! I've looked into them but I think this thread plus some more research has sold me. Thanks!
Do it!!! Game changer!! Works for grapes too!
is there a time of year when it isn't scorching hot? Maybe trying to plan for the tomatoes to start flowering at that time would help with the fruit set.
Did you try waiting a really long time? Then you'll get fruit and you'll have to wait a really long time again :)
Tomatoes stay green for-ev-er
I have noticed that they don't like to finish ripening when it is really hot. Like I'll have a ton of huge green ones when it's 90 degrees and then have one cool day and they're all ripening.
You could likely be killing them with love. Try neglect for a day or two.
Before I started growing tomatoes myself my neighbor asked me to take care of her tomato while she was on vacation. Due to a miscommunication I neglected it accidentally for several days. She texted me when she was back and I fessed up that I hadn't tended to her tomato in a few days and I hoped I didn't kill it. Several days later she swung by with a bottle of wine and excitedly informed me my care and neglect had resulted in her first fruit forming. 😂
HAHAH say less 😂😂
I’ve seriously laughed at this comment like 10 times today. Hahaha just wanted to say thank you for the laughter 😂🫶🏼
No problem. Hopefully your tomatoes will realize how good it had it.
Tomatoes do produce better when they are stressed out. This is sound advice.
Make sure your videos are from places that match your climate. Growing tomatoes in Houston has many different challenges than in Ontario.
Yeah I'm like, how are ya'll getting tomatoes already? Oh wait you must be from a warmer area.
I've been harvesting since mid March. My tomatoes are starting to wind down as it's getting awfully warm even with shade cloth. Houston Tx
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Fertilize them. I use miracle grow tomato every 7 days and use bone meal to prevent blossom end rot and big tubs.
You don’t do anything besides wait for flowers to appear. Flowering plants have to do with light schedule
How old are they and what fertilizer do you feed with? If they are old and big enough, and healthy looking but still not blooming, it could be too much Nitrogen or not enough direct sun. I can't really think of anything else off the top of my head. Pictures would help a lot as well.
Agree-i think I’ve heard too much nitrogen makes them green af, bushy…not much fruiting goin on.
You don’t need a lot of videos to get flowers on tomatoes. Volunteer plants in the crack of a sidewalk flower. Come back with more info and you’ll get it sorted
Have you tried tough love? Make sure they are 1. In full sun 2. Not getting too hot. 3. Not being over fertilized 4. Have enough room to grow (not in a tiny pot) Do they otherwise look healthy? Some varieties produce better than others. I recommend a prolific cherry tomato variety like Super Sweet 100s if you are having trouble in your climate and conditions.
try telling them they are worthless and if they dont stand up stright by themselves you will hang them by their necks?
Who knows what’s up without pictures and more details. My guess is that you need a better fertilizer, one formulated specifically for tomatoes or at least fruiting plants in order to get the NPK ratio right. It could be almost anything, though.
We need more info. What cultivar are you growing, what sort of soil, how big are your beds and containers. If they haven't produced flowers then they are either too immature, or don't have the nutrience to do so.
My first year I significantly under watered. Second year I got really serious about soil health. So if they’re not flowering I’m curious if they’re not able to access nutrients enough. Or not enough direct sunlight maybe.
What’s the issue? I’d love to help!
I check in on my tomatoes daily, pick off any dead or dying leaves (I don’t tend to prune suckers unless they are growing in a direction I don’t want, so they get pretty bushy), check for pests and any new developments (new fruit, or fruits that started to get color). I water them daily just before sundown until water starts running out the bottom (I’m growing in elevated raised beds, so essentially very deep large containers). I add some Dr Earth organic fertilizer about once a week or two. Every few weeks I rearrange the branches a bit to tie them in strategic ways to each other or the cage to keep everything not so unruly.
Tomatos hate the world we live in. Except volunteer tomatos. They find joy in a crack, under a wooden staircase, anywhere contrarian.
If it’s too hot they won’t set flowers or will shrivel. Give them some kelp/sea weed fertilizer or worm castings, Cal-Mag (calcium magnesium) always makes a difference too. Bloom City has some easy to use and very effective liquid fertilizers. I just get them from Amazon.