Re: [tomato] Blossom Drop > n2 or 75-F nighttime
KKSirotkin@aol.com (Tomato@GlobalGarden.com)
Sun, 4 Jul 1999 19:57:27 EDT
In a message dated 99-07-04 16:48:51 EDT, you write:
<< I'm having some trouble with blossom drop on several of my tomatoes. I'm
a
novice so I haven't a clue what to do. I do have fruit on all the plants
that
are having this problem & we're in the midst of a drought & temps in the
90's. I've been watering however. Some are container grown & some in the
ground.
I remember reading that some of you use epsom salts on your tomatoes, but
don't remember if this is one of the situations that call for it..
Thanks for your help. >>
Well according to both previous threads on this group and the Oklahome
cooperative
extension service
http://www.okstate.edu/ag/agedcm4h/pearl/hort_guide/heg5047.htm
(URL worked just now for me, so no typos)
Both too much nitrogen (hence my try for a water cure when temperatures
would not be the explanation) or nighttime temperatures above 75-F can
prevent fruit set.
I flushed a lot of water through a very well drained bed and the plant that
had
been dropping blossoms started to set fruit.
-Karl