Induced Fasciation

lubadub · August 26, 2019

Some of the beefsteak tomatoes, in particular, have a tendency to occasionally form fused blossoms which result in double or triple or more tomatoes fused into one. This seems to be mostly a genetic type thing but I have heard several growers say that they can increase the likelihood of this occurring. Some have said it is weather related, cold at the time of pollination, maybe disease related or possibly due to elevated phosphorus levels in the soil. I can't find much written about this and wondered if any of you have some thoughts on this topic?

August 26, 2019	#1
lubadub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 169	Induced Fasciation Some of the beefsteak tomatoes, in particular, have a tendency to occasionally form fused blossoms which result in double or triple or more tomatoes fused into one. This seems to be mostly a genetic type thing but I have heard several growers say that they can increase the likelihood of this occurring. Some have said it is weather related, cold at the time of pollination, maybe disease related or possibly due to elevated phosphorus levels in the soil. I can't find much written about this and wondered if any of you have some thoughts on this topic? __________________ Bigger is Better!