Hey all... I live in Philadelphia and have a bunch of indeterminate beefsteaks, see photos. They are in large 30 gallon grow tubs, well-watered and fertilized etc.
I am getting significant blossom drop and am pretty sure it's due to heat stress... we're on average mid-upper 80s in July but have heat waves into the 90s with heat index near or over 100, gah! We also have periods of prolonged cloudiness. I'm pretty sure this is the cause of the blossom drop, and I understand some will be inevitable until temps moderate.
In the daytimes during heat waves I have covered flowers and tomatoes to prevent sunscald. Is this a good idea / anyone have other tips??
THANK YOU!
Sameer
