Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Tomatoes Slow to Ripen

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Hot weather not only interferes with flower pollination but also can affect how quickly fruit matures. The best temperature for tomato growth and fruit development is 85 to 90F. When temperatures exceed 100 degrees, the plant goes into survival mode and concentrates on moving water. Fruit developmen…