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Discovering the Mystery behind Oddly Shaped Tomatoes and How to Prevent Catfacing
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Discovering the Mystery behind Oddly Shaped Tomatoes and How to Prevent Catfacing

Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes, from perfectly round to oddly shaped. One such odd shape is the bottom of a tomato that doesn't look like Better Boy (RL) or Costoluto Genovese Heirloom (PL). This strange shape can be caused by catfacing, which are scars and depressions from pollination

  • Abigail Jones
Abigail Jones May 19, 2020 • 3 min read
Catfacing in Tomato Growing: Causes, Prevention & Solutions to Enjoy a Bountiful Harvest
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Catfacing in Tomato Growing: Causes, Prevention & Solutions to Enjoy a Bountiful Harvest

Catfacing is a common issue amongst tomato growers, caused by damage to the blossom end of the fruit. It is most often seen in early fruit and large-fruited varieties, such as Orange Minske. Catfacing can be due to weather conditions like low temperatures or lack of nutrition, but some varieties

  • Abigail Jones
Abigail Jones Jun 13, 2019 • 3 min read
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