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What to do if tomatoes bloom but do not set fruit: simple tricks will help
25.05.2023 17:14
If tomatoes bloom but do not set fruit, there are several possible reasons and ways to solve the problem.
1. Lack of pollination
If flowers on tomatoes do not form due to lack of pollination, you can try to create conditions to attract pollinating insects.
For example, you can open windows and doors in your yard to attract insects, or use special products to attract bees and other pollinating insects to your garden.
2. Incorrect formation of the bush
If the tomato bush is not formed correctly, this can lead to the fact that the flowers will develop, but will not be able to set fruit.
In this case, it is necessary to check and correct the shape of the bush to improve access to flowers and ensure pollination.
3. Lack of nutrients
If tomatoes lack nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium, they may not set fruit or set fruit only in small quantities.
In this case, you can feed the plants with fertilizers containing these elements.
4. Low temperature
Tomatoes may not set fruit in cold temperatures.
If the temperature remains below +15 °C for several days, the plants may experience stress and fail to set fruit.
It is necessary to provide plants with warmer temperatures to improve pollination and fruit set.
5. Pests and diseases
If there are pests or diseases on tomatoes, this can also lead to the lack of fruit set or to their poor quality.
It is necessary to inspect the plants and, if necessary, treat them with special preparations against pests and diseases.
In general, the agronomist concludes, if tomatoes bloom but do not set fruit, then it is necessary to check the growing conditions and take measures to improve the conditions.
