Q&A - Tomatoes Not Ripening
Question:
My tomatoes would not ripen this summer. Now that we have had some cooler weather, they are putting out lush green leaves and tons of clusters that are just staying green. This is the first time this has happened. I grow them in pots every year. Has this been a bad year for tomatoes?
Answer:
Chris, director of horticulture Dale Skaggs and retired UT extension agent Mike Dennison discuss what can keep a tomato from ripening. You have to mind how much sun your tomatoes gets and bear in mind that maintained temperatures over 84 degrees will make them struggle to produce any ripened fruit. Keep these factors in mind and don't panic, the cooler seasons can sometimes give your tomatoes the window of opportunity they need for fresh red fruit.
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My tomatoes would not ripen this summer. Now that we have had some cooler weather, they are putting out lush green leaves and tons of clusters that are just staying green. This is the first time this has happened. I grow them in pots every year. Has this been a bad year for tomatoes?
Answer:
Chris, director of horticulture Dale Skaggs and retired UT extension agent Mike Dennison discuss what can keep a tomato from ripening. You have to mind how much sun your tomatoes gets and bear in mind that maintained temperatures over 84 degrees will make them struggle to produce any ripened fruit. Keep these factors in mind and don't panic, the cooler seasons can sometimes give your tomatoes the window of opportunity they need for fresh red fruit.
Related Resources:
Growing Home Garden Tomatoes
Ripening That Huge Crop of Green Garden Tomatoes
Tomatoes Not Ripening?