Late ripening

moulman · August 3, 2006

Ok, now I am officially worried about my total harvest.

Here's what I've got in the garden -

Early Girl (was supposed to be anyway, but that's another story) -
Fireworks -
Cherokee Purple -
Beefsteak- (Generic, big box seeds)supposedly 65days
Lemon Boy-
Green Zebra-
Red Brandywine-
Brandy Sudduth-
Brandy Yellow-
Persimmon-
Jubilee-
Washington Cherry-
Super Sweet 100-
Ildi-
Reisentraub-

All were started from seed in March here in Z6, and transplanted on May 16th after 2 wks hardening off. All were large transplant in the 12-18" range.
All but the cherries are nearly six ft high. Most have large green toms.

I have had one, count 'em - ONE ripe tomato (what was supposed to be Early Girl - but its a PL) that was picked a nearly a month ago.

Brandywine has no toms, few flowers.
Brandywine Yellow has one tom few flowers.
I have been stingy with ferts, and water about every 4-5 days with soakers. All the plants are very healthy with no disease.
Tomorrow is the 80th day.

Am I the only one with this happening? Our weather has been great (with the exception of 3-4 days over 100 degrees, followed by 90+ for about a week) in the 80-87F range.......
Why are the early varieties not producing ripe tomatoes?
I know there are a lot of factors to consider, but this has been an excellent year weather-wise overall. I should be swimming in Fireworks and Beefsteaks and Early Girls - not to mention the cherries......
I am worried..

August 3, 2006	#1
moulman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 68	Late ripening Ok, now I am officially worried about my total harvest. Here's what I've got in the garden - Early Girl (was supposed to be anyway, but that's another story) - Fireworks - Cherokee Purple - Beefsteak- (Generic, big box seeds)supposedly 65days Lemon Boy- Green Zebra- Red Brandywine- Brandy Sudduth- Brandy Yellow- Persimmon- Jubilee- Washington Cherry- Super Sweet 100- Ildi- Reisentraub- All were started from seed in March here in Z6, and transplanted on May 16th after 2 wks hardening off. All were large transplant in the 12-18" range. All but the cherries are nearly six ft high. Most have large green toms. I have had one, count 'em - ONE ripe tomato (what was supposed to be Early Girl - but its a PL) that was picked a nearly a month ago. Brandywine has no toms, few flowers. Brandywine Yellow has one tom few flowers. I have been stingy with ferts, and water about every 4-5 days with soakers. All the plants are very healthy with no disease. Tomorrow is the 80th day. Am I the only one with this happening? Our weather has been great (with the exception of 3-4 days over 100 degrees, followed by 90+ for about a week) in the 80-87F range....... Why are the early varieties not producing ripe tomatoes? I know there are a lot of factors to consider, but this has been an excellent year weather-wise overall. I should be swimming in Fireworks and Beefsteaks and Early Girls - not to mention the cherries...... I am worried..