Tomato plants fruiting, but not growing

[jeanie_marie]

I have tomato plants that, after 5 weeks in the ground, are blooming and fruiting a little but are only about 6 in tall. I am concerned that they haven't grown much since being planted and here in Texas hot temps will be starting very soon, slowing growth and blooms. Any suggestions? Many thanks!

[rainbowgardener]

That sounds like most likely a soil fertility issue. Are they a nice dark green or are they a little bit pale and yellow-y green? What are you doing for fertility-- fertilizer? compost? manure?

Are they in full sun (at least 6 hrs a day)? How much water are they getting? What are your temperatures like? What is your soil like?

[TZ -OH6]

Could also be soil compaction and/or dry soil. I just got back from tending my stunted onions....planted in mud and didn't mulch, now the soil is dry and compact, and its still Spring.