Saturday, November 23, 2024
39.0°F
Cool temperatures can cause tomato blossoms to fuse, creating a “mega-blossom” and producing conjoined fruit.

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Weather woes and tomatoes: The effects of extreme temperatures

The ripening tomato is a sight to behold in the garden. It’s certainly the pomme d'amour of my eye. A warm-season crop, tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in the home garden. But while they are relatively easy to grow, I consider tomatoes the “Prima Donnas” of the garden.