I complained to a gardener friend about yellow heels on my tomatoes. He told me what to do and it worked.

The heel is the upper part of the tomato, from which the green stalk emerges. If there are any problems in the cultivation, it is there that we can notice alarming signals. The tomato is turning red from the bottom, and the top remains greenish or yellow? Check what it can mean and how to improve the situation of the plant.

Why do tomatoes have a yellow heel? There may be several reasons

When you notice discoloration on tomatoes, you need to determine as soon as possible where the problem occurred during . Only in this way will you be able to respond effectively and help the fruit ripen. One of the main causes of yellow heels may be potassium and magnesium deficiencyWhen the soil does not have enough of these elements, tomatoes stop ripening. Another common cause is water stress, which occurs . It appears when we provide it with too little water or we water it in an inappropriate way.

Another reason for fruit discoloration may be thermal shock. Long-term high temperature and full sun cause overheating of the fruit and, consequently, problems with ripening. Yellow heels can also be the result of a pest attack or fungal disease.. A weakened plant inhibits its growth, and consequently, the ripening of fruit.

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How to stop tomatoes from turning yellow? When you know the cause, you can easily fix it

In order for tomatoes to regain their full strength, it is necessary to eliminate the factors that harm them. By providing proper care, they will ripen quickly and you will be able to enjoy delicious crops. What is important during fruiting?

• Regular watering. The most important thing is to maintain even soil moisture. Tomatoes should be watered early in the morning or late in the evening so that the water does not evaporate from under the bushes too quickly. Do not allow the soil to overwater or dry out.
• Fertilizer. To provide the plant with the necessary macro and microelements (especially nitrogen), you need to take care of the appropriate nutrients. You can prepare a valuable fertilizer at home from banana peels or fresh yeast.
• Sun protection. If tomatoes are growing in a very sunny spot, you should provide them with a bit of shade. This can be done using special nets, which are available in gardening stores.
• Protection against diseases and pests. If any problems occur, use appropriate plant protection measures. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.

ADVICE! When you notice pests on your tomatoes, prepare a homemade spray. Throw a medium onion, 6-7 cloves of garlic and a little water into a blender. Blend and transfer to a large container. Pour a liter of water over the pulp, mix thoroughly and leave in a dark place for 24 hours. After this time, strain the mixture and pour into a spray bottle. Spray thoroughly all the places where you have noticed pests. Repeat every 8-10 days.