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Gardening

NutmegYankee

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7. I have German Pink tomatoes.

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Fri Jun 15, 2018, 06:51 AM

Jun 2018

The late spring always plays hell on heirlooms. Too many cold nights followed by warm days.

For max blossoms, use a fertilizer with an NPK ratio that has the middle number higher (2x) than the first number.

Also, I’ve had a lot of luck setting blossoms using an ultrasonic toothbrush to vibrate the stem just before the flower. This shakes the pollen out and sets the fruit.

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Chose a German Pink tomato plant from the farmers' market [View all] sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 OP

Temperature is critical for tomatoes to set their blooms Xipe Totec Jun 2018 #1

We read these conditions on an extension service. Sheesh. Had really high day temps in May. sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #5

I've got two Yellow Pear Tomato plants Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #2

Do you have fruit already? sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #6

I've gotten lots of tomatoes and they Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #8

Good job! sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #10

Common problem with heirlooms. I have had good results with a simple spray that prolongs blooms. dameatball Jun 2018 #3

Gee, thank you for that. We might have stumbled across it sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #4

I have German Pink tomatoes. NutmegYankee Jun 2018 #7

Appreciate the info. Will purchase some proper food tomorrow. sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #9

You probably saw the ovary of the flower. NutmegYankee Jun 2018 #11

Okay. You would think I'd have a knowledge of this at my age. sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #12

Where do you live now? NutmegYankee Jun 2018 #13