Hey friends! It’s hot! You have vibes laden with tomatoes/.. whyyyyy are they staying stubbornly green in this blazing heat? 🌡️🔥 Turns out, tomatoes like it hot, but not that hot. When the temperature soars above 85°F, your tomatoes hit the pause button on their ripening process. 😅
But here are a few ways you be an help the process!
Shade: Create some shade for your plants during the hottest part of the day. A simple piece of shade cloth or even an old bedsheet can do wonders. 🏖️
Hydrate: Keep your tomatoes hydrated! Water them deeply in the morning to help them cope with the heat. 💧🌱
Mulch: Add a layer of mulch around your plants to retain moisture and keep the soil cooler. 🆒
Bring Them In: When your tomatoes start to blush, bring them inside to finish ripening. This way, they can avoid the intense heat and still turn that gorgeous red. 🍅🏡
Patience is a Virtue: Remember, even if they’re taking a bit longer to turn red, they’ll still be delicious! Sometimes, a little patience goes a long way. ❤️
Nothing beats a homegrown tomato—well, fried green ones aren’t bad either! Happy gardening, friends! Now that’s BombDiggity 🍅✨
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