I've been growing several tomato plants in grow bags this season, and despite giving them plenty of water, fertilizer, and care, I'm not seeing the results I hoped for. It's August now and a few of my plants haven't produced any tomatoes at all, while others have only a handful. I'm wondering if it's still possible to get fruit from them or if I should just start planning my fall garden instead.
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If your plants are still looking mostly healthy, I’d advise leaving them be. But if they’ve gone downhill and look like they might not recover, it may be worth pulling them and trying something new like fall veggies. I think you still have some time depending on where you live! Don't give up just yet.
Right? I took a chance on mine and I’m glad I did! They bounced back.
You might want to consider how much time you have before the first frost hits your area. It really depends on the variety of tomatoes you planted; some take longer to produce than others. If your plants are looking healthy, it’s worth hanging in there for a little while longer.
Good point! I hope I have enough time for my plants to catch up.
For sure! Knowing your frost date can really help you decide.
I totally hear you! My tomatoes have been a bit slow this year too, likely because June was so cold and rainy here in New England. My plants are healthy and finally starting to bear fruit, but they’re mostly still green. I think patience is key; soon we might have more veggies than we can handle! Just keep caring for them and they may surprise you.
Same here! I just cheered up after seeing some of mine finally start to show up. Hope yours do too!
Exactly! I've waited long enough for mine, they better start producing soon!
Absolutely! I’ve seen others in my area still getting tomatoes late into the season.