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19 Dec 13, Roachelle (Australia - temperate climate)

Im having the same problem... i have very healthy looking plants .. lots of leaves etc... but hardly any flowers... Ive only gotten 1 fruit off so far. what have i done wrong?

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02 Jan 14, Sarah (Australia - temperate climate)

The tomatoes grow little stems in the corners if other stems, they take much of the nutrients to grow and slow the fruit. If they look like they're not going to fruit, just snap them off. My tomato plants popped up out of nowhere in my dad's yard (presumably a birds dinner one night) so we moved them to my house. When he told me about these little stems I wasn't sure, but I have 3 plants, 2 of which I removed these from and they are fruiting much more efficiently than the one I left alone.

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07 Feb 16, Penny (Australia - temperate climate)

Too tall and leafy usually means too much nitrogen (i.e. richness, fertility). See later comments re ash, minerals etc.

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13 Nov 13, Alan Booth (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Is it possible to grow tomatoes on the south coast of kwa zulu natal in south africa up to the green stage only, as i want bottle green tomato chutney.

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27 Apr 15, paulie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Yup you can grow in KZN south coast, but should now grow indoorts or under cover with winter aproachin Good Luck!

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13 Nov 13, alby (Australia - temperate climate)

tomatos growing with plenty of flowers problem yellow black leaves killing them.would love some tips?

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29 Oct 13, Lorraine (USA - Zone 11a climate)

I live in Miami and my tomato plant (from seed) is about 2-3 feet high now but thin stem, very wiry, all over the place. I have wooden stakes in now, but how long after they reach this height will they have a tomato on it? I planted approx. 10 weeks ago.

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20 Mar 17, Bill (USA - Zone 10b climate)

In Miami, you'll want to plant your tomatoes in the cooler months.....the typical summer months that you'd think to plant tomatoes are too hot here in Florida....the night time temp needs to get below 80 degrees otherwise they will flower and then the flowers will fall off and not produce any fruit. So our cooler months, although still warm are the best months for tomatoes as well as some other veggies.....like peppers.

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01 Mar 14, GJX (USA - Zone 6a climate)

Tomatoes usually take 90 days to harvest. Tip: you need good fertilizer and do not water every day; yes it promotes growth, but once the plant is planted and well watered, then you should water only once a week. Of course this depends on your environment. Watering less will trigger the plant to produce more flowers. Plant 2" deeper than normal Use: 1 cup of gypsum in the hole 1 cup of calcium in the hole Your Tomato plant will be happy.

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08 Oct 13, Ferah (Australia - tropical climate)

I just wanted to say what a wonderful site this is. As someone who has just discovered the joy of edible gardening (despite many years of my mother trying to convert me!!), it is providing me with the basic and invaluable knowledge to help get me on the right track. I also really enjoy reading the Q&A posts and am picking up a lot of great tips. Thank you xoxo

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