Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 5, 2014 | #1 |
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Sicilian Saucer won't fruit
I have one plant of Sicilian Saucer growing in my greenhouse because I read that it grows really tall. The greenhouse is two stories high with all the doors, windows and skylights open so the temperature is not much higher than outside - I've just checked now. It's evening and the temp is 64F.
The plant is way higher than me and has been flowering for weeks. The flowers are very big - I've never had a plant with such large ones. I shake the plant every morning so the pollen will drop down, but it hasn't started a single tomato. The greenhouse doesn't have many possible pollinators, if that is what is needed. Should I get a stepladder and dust some pollen around? |
August 19, 2014 | #2 |
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Well, a little tomato has formed.
I read about someone else's experience with it - she got one big tomato. I won't be growing this again. |
August 21, 2014 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: WI, USA Zone4
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I always try a variety twice in case it was an off year. Evidently, the flowers weren't getting pollinated. There's a good chance the temps were off in your greenhouse or perhaps too damp for good pollen shed.
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