There’s nothing quite like growing your own tomatoes. The flavour of a ripe tomato fresh off the vine is by far one of the joys of growing your own crops. The complex combination of sweet, sour and savoury is the result of sugars and organic acids working together to present a taste marvel. There are also so many things you can use a tomato for in the kitchen. But, growing them can be a bit of a challenge. They can succumb to so many different pests and diseases, it’s hard to be positive about growing them. With perseverance though, there is light at the end of the tunnel. These are just some of the reasons your tomato plants may not be performing at their best. Catch them early and you could have the best crop of fresh tomatoes ever.
1. Not enough sun
Tomatoes are sun-loving plants and need 6 – 8 hours a day. Under 5 hours and the plants will be stunted and unhealthy and will eventually perish.
2. Incorrect watering
Watering is perhaps one of the most important factors in keeping plants healthy and free from fungal and bacterial
