Saturday, September 26, 2026
48.0°F
A late-summer rain after a long dry spell caused these tomatoes to split.

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What’s wrong with my tomatoes? (Probably nothing)
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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.