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