Tomatos

[Jack Rouse]

I have some great tomato plants in my green house, and next to a south facing wall, however, despite regular watering and feeding, the fruit are not ripening, all of it is still green and has been for well over two weeks in some cases !

I've even tried hanging banana skins next to them, but still no sign of ripening, any tips would be welcome please.

 

[Chuck]

I have some great tomato plants in my green house, and next to a south facing wall, however, despite regular watering and feeding, the fruit are not ripening, all of it is still green and has been for well over two weeks in some cases !

I've even tried hanging banana skins next to them, but still no sign of ripening, any tips would be welcome please.

Patience, don't over water and all will be fine

 

[Jack Rouse]

Patience, don't over water and all will be fine

It's strange how years back the tomatos in my Dads greenhouse seemed to ripen almost overnight, mine seem to be taking an age.

I'm still feeding weekly, and due to the amount of fruit on each plant I'm giving each plant about a half UK Gallon a day, is this enough or too much ?

 

[Chuck]

It's strange how years back the tomatos in my Dads greenhouse seemed to ripen almost overnight, mine seem to be taking an age.

I'm still feeding weekly, and due to the amount of fruit on each plant I'm giving each plant about a half UK Gallon a day, is this enough or too much ?

Tomatoes like slightly dry feet. Stick you index finger all the way into the soil and then blow on it. If you can feel a cooler sensation on your finger the plant does not need water. One good soaking every 7-10 days is normally plenty for a tomato in the ground. In a container it will vary. You cannot over water a plant but you can and will kill a plant by watering too often. If your tomatoes are full sized now be careful of over watering. If a tomato has a large influx of water it may split when reaching its mature size

 

[Jack Rouse]

Tomatoes like slightly dry feet. Stick you index finger all the way into the soil and then blow on it. If you can feel a cooler sensation on your finger the plant does not need water. One good soaking every 7-10 days is normally plenty for a tomato in the ground. In a container it will vary. You cannot over water a plant but you can and will kill a plant by watering too often. If your tomatoes are full sized now be careful of over watering. If a tomato has a large influx of water it may split when reaching its mature size

Thats a good tip, I will submit that one to the memory banks !

 

[zigs]

Heat is the main factor

 

[Jack Rouse]

Heat is the main factor

it's blooming hot in my greenhouse, even with the door open, should I alter the vent to keep it even warmer ?

 

[zigs]

No, let them bide, if its warm then they'll ripen, just can't rush nature