Fruits

When temps consistently hit the 95-degree range, tomatoes tend to stop producing red pigments, which means typically red fruits may instead ripen to orange. When… Read More »Does Extreme Heat Affect Tomatoes?

85 degrees. Answer: Most large-fruited tomato varieties stop setting fruits when temperatures are consistently above 85 degrees. At what temperature do tomatoes stop producing? When… Read More »At What Temp Do Tomatoes Stop Fruiting?

Tomato plants drop flowers when exposed to several days of daytime temperature above 29 °C and nighttime temperature above 21 °C, while reproduction is severely… Read More »How Does Temperature Affect Tomato Production?

Low Temperatures Although tomato plants can survive temperatures down to 33 degrees Fahrenheit, they show problems when temperatures drop below 50 degrees F, according to… Read More »Is 50 Degrees Too Cold For Tomato Plants?

Tomato plants are also susceptible to chilling injury at temperatures between 0 and 5° C. Chilling can cause stunted growth, wilting, surface pitting or necrosis… Read More »What Happens When Tomato Plants Get Too Cold?

Tomato fruit will not set until nighttime temperature is above 55oF for at least 2 nights in a row. Ideal range: 40-70% Low: Interference in… Read More »At What Temperature Do Tomatoes Set?

Pointed ends on tomatoes can be caused by genetics. Some tomato varieties will naturally have points at the bottom (blossom end). It is also possible… Read More »Why Are My Tomatoes Pointed On The Bottom?

Contrary to what many think, tomatoes are not heat lovers. They much prefer 75 to 95. When temperatures get too hot during the day (over… Read More »What Happens When Tomato Plants Get Too Hot?

Green tomatoes also make excellent ketchup, salsa, relish, and pickles. So even if your fruit doesn’t all get ripe, there are still many yummy options… Read More »What Can You Do With Green Tomatoes At The End Of The Season?

Place a few tomatoes in a paper bag, along with a banana or apple, close it, and set it on a shelf in the pantry.… Read More »How Do You Ripen Tomatoes In Hot Weather?