Greenback tomato

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  • 4th August 2018 at 11:11 am #47894

    Derek
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    Most of my outdoor tomatoes, variety Urbikany, are developing greenback, or more accurately orangeback. Tried to water them regularly, no feed other than compost mulch. I thought this was a greenhouse problem due to excessive heat build up. Is it the general heat in this exceptional year, or any suggestions for what I need to do differently next year?

    Derek

    5th August 2018 at 10:02 am #47903

    charles
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    Hi Derek, I reckon it’s the variety, not your methods or the weather.
    In my tunnel for example I have a Black Cherry and every fruit has greenback, while the neighbouring plants of other varieties do not.
    I have also found that Gardeners’ Delight is prone to greenback. The fruit are good to eat, lacking a little beauty!

    5th August 2018 at 11:24 am #47905

    Derek
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    That’s reassuring Charles. Many thanks.

    Derek

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