Tomatoes with dull (non shiny) skins

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swaine

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Tomatoes with dull (non shiny) skins
« on: October 06, 2021, 13:57 »
I've grown Gardeners Delight in grow bags in the greenhouse for several years.

In previous years I've had the occasional tomato with a dull (non shiny) skin. The colour is dull as well, not the bright coloured skin of a normal tomato.

This year I've used the same seed as last year. Quite a lot of the tomatoes are dull this year (about 25%).

Any ideas why this is happening this year?

Swaine




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Re: Tomatoes with dull (non shiny) skins
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2021, 09:35 »
I suspect its the weather as I have had the same on some of my tomatoes in the greenhouse. I had a lot of green growth with few tomatoes setting and the lack of sunshine seems to be the reason.

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Re: Tomatoes with dull (non shiny) skins
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2021, 13:50 »
I suspect E G is right about the weather being a factor.

It seems counter-intuitive, but I think when you have a lot of cool/cloudy or damp weather, the roots and vascular tissue of plants can suffer, and plants can experience a "drought", even when there is plenty of water, because less water is reaching the leaves and fruits. I think this can happen even in a greenhouse because the plant health is not optimal, due to weather.

I see dull fruits on my tomatoes, including Gardener's Delight, when the plants are declining in health. I'm seeing that now, late in the season, and with too much rain.
« Last Edit: October 07, 2021, 13:53 by Subversive_plot »
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Re: Tomatoes with dull (non shiny) skins
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2021, 08:23 »
Thanks Enfield Glen and Submersive Plot.

Like Enfield Glen I'm getting a lot of green growth too. I think I'll just put the dull skins down to the weather this year!



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