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Tomato Dirt #339: Got heat? 10 tips for growing tomatoes in hot weather
July 10, 2025

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 14

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


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FEATURE: Got Heat? Use These 10 Tips for Growing Tomatoes In Hot Weather


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Tomatoes love heat – to a point.

Growing tomatoes in hot weather is a tricky business.

The plants thrive when temperatures hover between 70°F (21°C) and 90°F (32°C).

But when the thermometer reads higher or lower on either extreme, you can expect problems like reduced fruit set, blossom drop, sunscald, uneven ripening …

You can’t control Mother Nature, but you can help your plants manage extreme conditions that come their way.

Use these gardening tips to soothe your tomatoes’ frazzled leaves and plump their fruit when temperatures soar... Keep reading …


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Tomato Growing Tip: The best temperature for growing tomatoes


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More Tips for Growing Tomatoes In Hot Weather

Shading Tomatoes To Reduce Stress Is It Too Hot for Tomatoes? How To Know Try These Heat-Tolerant Tomato Varieties Use This 6-Point Checklist for Tomato Plant Care

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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