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Our tomatoes grew amazing this year but had very few buds and almost no tomatoes. The tomatoes we got were mealy and mooshy. I'm thinking about having...
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Tomatoes #948148
Asked November 05, 2026, 1:16 PM EST
Our tomatoes grew amazing this year but had very few buds and almost no tomatoes. The tomatoes we got were mealy and mooshy. I'm thinking about having my soil tested do you have any recommendations where i can have that done?
Worcester County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi,
It sounds like they may have had too much nitrogen for all the growth, but not enough fruit set. Are they in full sun, or at least 6 hours? Also, tomatoes will stop growing in high heat or when the temperature it too low.
Soil testing information and a list of laboratories can be found at the link provided.
You can also explore information on our Growing Tomatoes page and Key to Common Tomato Problems.
We can help analyze the report if you need help with that after you receive the results.
Emily
