Incomplete pollination results in a yellowing pedicel and blossom that will soon dry and detach from the plant. Note the foreground blossom; pollination was complete, as shown by the green pedicel and tiny developing fruit.
August 2, 2026
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What’s wrong with my tomatoes? (Probably nothing)
Understanding common tomato conditions
Tomatoes are the prima donnas of the vegetable garden, wearing their stress on the outside and reacting dramatically to weather, watering, and other environmental conditions. Thankfully, most midsummer tomato “problems” aren’t caused by diseases or insects at all—they’re simply the plant responding to its environment.