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tumbleweed
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Tomatoes not turning red

I have lots of tomatoes but they are not turning red, some have been there for 3 weeks. Last year this time I had plenty of red ones. Any ideas?

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rainbowgardener
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How hot is it where you are? Above certain temps, the lycopene, carotene, and other compounds start breaking down and they can't ripen.

Here's a thread with a more detailed answer.

https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=87243&highlight=tomatoes+heat



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