they are demanding plants in the garden and a moment of inattention may be enough to waste the crop. Sometimes it happens that we put them outside, thinking that the risk of frost has already passed. As recent days have shown, a lot of heat can quickly turn into cold, and tomatoes can freeze. Is there any way to save them?
How to save frozen tomatoes? This is how you will recognize the problem
If you are dealing with frost-affected tomatoes, you will recognize them by turning a dark green shade, which will be different from the parts of the plant that have not suffered the problem. Overgrown tomatoes will begin to darken and develop spots, and the leaves will curl and wither.
If you want to save tomatoes, first check whether only the upper shoots or the entire plant are infected. In the event of frost that occurred the same night, it is worth sprinkling the tomatoes with water as soon as possible (preferably in the morning) and covering them from the sun. This will give the plant a chance to thaw and recover
Tomatoes (illustrative photo) photo: istock/Far700
In addition, you can keep an eye on the tomatoes and when the tops start to dry out, prune them at the border between the diseased shoot and the healthy one. In case of complete frost damage, unfortunately there is a high probability that you will not save the tomatoes.
How much frost can a tomato withstand? This temperature is crucial for development
Generally speaking, tomatoes are demanding plants and are highly sensitive to cold and frost. If the temperature drops to around 5 degrees Celsius, the plant may begin to wither. If it drops below zero, the tomatoes will definitely not survive and will die. It is worth being aware that the best temperature for tomato development is between 18-25 degrees during the day and does not drop below 16 degrees at night. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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