Berkley Tie Dye Pink problems

kenny_j · August 29, 2013

This year, and last, the only 2 yrs I have grown them, BTDP proved to be the best tasting tomato in my garden, even edging out my beloved Cowlicks. The problem is, only the first 2-3 fruit are this good, after that they just never ripen properly. They seem to be thin in leaves, so maybe it is sunscald hurting them. They ripen more orange on the bottom, and seem to rot before ready. I thought about shading the fruit some how after the first few, but never got around to doing it. Are there any tricks to help growing this variety better?

kj

August 29, 2013	#1
kenny_j Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: holly michigan Posts: 380	Berkley Tie Dye Pink problems This year, and last, the only 2 yrs I have grown them, BTDP proved to be the best tasting tomato in my garden, even edging out my beloved Cowlicks. The problem is, only the first 2-3 fruit are this good, after that they just never ripen properly. They seem to be thin in leaves, so maybe it is sunscald hurting them. They ripen more orange on the bottom, and seem to rot before ready. I thought about shading the fruit some how after the first few, but never got around to doing it. Are there any tricks to help growing this variety better? kj