Tomatoes- pollination - Ask Extension
Marion County
My tomato plants look healthy and are about 3 ft. Tall. They ha e been blooming fora month but they haven't set on any fruit. Why?
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Tomatoes- pollination #878494
Asked July 23, 2024, 7:52 PM EDT
Marion County
My tomato plants look healthy and are about 3 ft. Tall. They ha e been blooming fora month but they haven't set on any fruit. Why?
Marion County Oregon
Expert Response
Hello Nida,
Thanks for contacting us about your tomatoes. Some tomatoes are faster than others and a lot depends on the type of tomato you have. Check the seed packet for the number of days to harvest to see if it is an early or late variety. Don't be tempted to fertilize merely because they are slow.
The weather can also affect pollination. Here is some information that may be helpful.
https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2022/05/08/why-are-my-tomatoes-flowering-but-not-setting-fruit/
If the weather gets exceptionally hot, it may be beneficial give your plants a little afternoon shade with a light shade cloth.
Tomatoes are mostly self-fertile. The flowers of older varieties (often referred to as heirloom types) are structured somewhat differently than the flowers of newer varieties. It might make them a little more dependent on wind and insects, but the only time you might notice a difference is if you are growing in a greenhouse.
I suggest you just be patient a little longer. If you have any other questions, please write again.
Thanks for contacting us about your tomatoes. Some tomatoes are faster than others and a lot depends on the type of tomato you have. Check the seed packet for the number of days to harvest to see if it is an early or late variety. Don't be tempted to fertilize merely because they are slow.
The weather can also affect pollination. Here is some information that may be helpful.
https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2022/05/08/why-are-my-tomatoes-flowering-but-not-setting-fruit/
If the weather gets exceptionally hot, it may be beneficial give your plants a little afternoon shade with a light shade cloth.
Tomatoes are mostly self-fertile. The flowers of older varieties (often referred to as heirloom types) are structured somewhat differently than the flowers of newer varieties. It might make them a little more dependent on wind and insects, but the only time you might notice a difference is if you are growing in a greenhouse.
I suggest you just be patient a little longer. If you have any other questions, please write again.
