Residual blossoms - to pluck or not pluck?

attml · May 24, 2011

Just wondering what others do when a blossom has converted into a small tomato and the residual blossom is still attached? Do you pull them or do you just leave them attached? I always try to pluck mine off gently but have always wondered if that is the right thing to do? I guess I have this silly notion that by leaving it on it will cause blemishes on the bottom of the fruit? I am sure I have pulled some tiny tomatos off accidentaly over the years which is always frustrating. Just wondering what others do and was hoping someone could chime in about my blossum paranoia. :-) Thanks!

Mark

May 24, 2011	#1
attml Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 222	Residual blossoms - to pluck or not pluck? Just wondering what others do when a blossom has converted into a small tomato and the residual blossom is still attached? Do you pull them or do you just leave them attached? I always try to pluck mine off gently but have always wondered if that is the right thing to do? I guess I have this silly notion that by leaving it on it will cause blemishes on the bottom of the fruit? I am sure I have pulled some tiny tomatos off accidentaly over the years which is always frustrating. Just wondering what others do and was hoping someone could chime in about my blossum paranoia. :-) Thanks! Mark