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Subject:  Do Tomato's blow?

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Richard

Minnesota

I have never grown a giant tomato, pumpkins I have and to much water and they can blow, explode. Does that happen with Tomato's?

2/4/2012 10:17:45 PM

matfox

Baltimore

yes and watermelons have been know to explode to

2/5/2012 12:07:02 AM

OkieGal

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

YES you can have a tomato do a catastrophic kaboom.

Some varieties will crack (catface) and stuff like that... but. Once you detect ANY color in the fruit (it stops growing and starts ripening) a good rainstorm or an overzealous watering can cause it to go.

2/5/2012 4:45:40 AM

Richard

Minnesota

o'k, thanks

2/5/2012 8:38:15 PM

pizzapete

Hamilton Nj

if i can get away with nice temps i water every 2-3 days ,but if its hot i give mine a drink early morning ,i also check for cracking alot when its hot!!! pizza

2/5/2012 10:43:40 PM

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