Tomatoes require temperatures between 70°F and 85°F for successful pollination and fruit set. Pollination is unsuccessful if temperatures fall outside this range, leading to blossom drop.
May 17, 2025
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Totally tomatoes: A planting primer
It’s tomato time for many of us living in the Coeur d’Alene region — a time when hope and optimism run high as we head to the garden, dreaming of picking big, juicy tomatoes, snacking on sweet cherry varieties bursting with flavor, or making jars of salsa!