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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

why are my tomatoes taking a long time to turn red




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Are they getting enough Sun. They need many hours of Sunshine to ripen.

What direction are they facing?

7 Jul, 2014

 

Its still early, my first this and in past years is 1st july.
the plants and the tomatoes have to be mature before they ripen and I always find its the small bush varieties first, then the modern cherry tomatoes then lastly the moneymaker/ shirley types.. Mine are in cold greenhouses and fedand watered regularly
August is when we get a glut!

7 Jul, 2014

 

It does seem to take for ever doesn't it?
You can help to speed ripening somewhat by putting a ripe tomato near the bottom truss. The gas given off it will help the first ones to ripen. After that always leave a red one on the truss to speed up the rest. A banana or even a banana skin will have a similar effect. (This also works for the green ones you take off at the end of the season)

7 Jul, 2014

 

Steragram what a great tip.

8 Jul, 2014

How do I say thanks?

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