Tomatoes in Texas

[texasjack]

Originally Posted by Vespertino

I used an electric toothbrush. The problem seems to be blossoms that didn't open after the last cold snap. They stayed closed even though it warmed this week, and are now dropping. It's about 1/3 of them. The ones that opened are pollinated and setting fruit

We have had the same big shifts in temp, but no where as severe as DFW and North. My plants are doing great.....blossoms, buds and a fair number of set fruit that are 3/8" or larger.

Took a beating last night from high winds-gusts to 40-50 mph. I'm on the 17th floor of a downtown hi rise with little protection. Lost the top 12" of my Black Krim.

No complaints from me. Hope the June to Sept jungle climate isn't all that bad. Sticky pollen and low fruit setting are the biggest problem in Houston. Started to use an electric tooth brush last year in mid summer with outstanding results. IMO you should give it a try.