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| We planted 17 tomato plants this year. We are in Southern California, Orange County. Temps have typically been in the 70-80's and low 50's at night. It is forecast to be about 85 or so this Thursday and Friday, (April 18 & 19). Several of the plants have blossoms, and one actually has a small tomato on it. It is a Box Car Willie. It had been planted for Wife wants to remove the tomato, I say leave it. I believe she subscribes to the theory that its too early for the plant to have tomatoes on it, whilst I consider that a "Generalized rule" (which takes most of the climatic conditions of the US into account), but not necessarily the somewhat Unique and "warmer earlier" S Calif weather. I did note, that Laurel of Laurels Heirloom Tomatoes, does recommend in her planting instructions to remove blossoms at this early time. What Sayeth You experts out there? Thanks! Gary |
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- Posted by Raw_Nature 5 OH (My Page) on Tue, Apr 16, 13 at 22:52
| I'm no expert.. But I would let the plants do it's thing... If the plants are to early, they wouldn't produce blossoms.. The plants know what they are doing better than us.. It's up to you... If you'll be sleeping on the couch because of a ripe tomato, hell remove it! Doesn't matter that much.. Orange county's growing a lot more than tomatoes, huh? Joe |
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| It's optional but I subscribe to removing early blooms/fruit simply because the odds are high that the first one like that on a small, young, plant will likely have BER anyway. I prefer to reduce plant stress as much as possible. The goal at this stage is root development, not top growth, blooms, or fruit. Dave |
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