2nd truss... No tomatoes.

[Scott Hogg]

I have plenty yellow flowers but I'm now onto the 2nd truss but just have one tomato from 6 plants. They're now about 5 feet in height

I regularly gave the plant a shake for pollination. Am I just being impatient?

[Nicos]

Have you tried using a small, soft paintbrush to help them along a bit??

[Raybon]

Not in the greenhouse with the door closed, are they?

[Nicos]

Have a look at this...I love the idea about the toothbrush!!

Pollinating Tomato Flowers - YouTube

[Nicos]

Just thought this might help peeps new to tomato growing as the video piccies are a bit small...

[Scott Hogg]

Yes, in the greenhouse. I usually try to keep the door open (weather permitting).

I can give the paint brush a shot. When using a paint brush what parts of the flower should I brush?

[Scott Hogg]

Actually that video is very helpful. Thank you

[Bigmallly]

I wouldn't worry too much Scott, I can't get mine to grow to 2 foot yet but hey, they're only Tomatoes at the end of the day............

[Alison]

I'd say not to worry, I think you're just being impatient and to be honest although it gives you the feeling of doing something I'm not totally convinced that the paintbrush trick really makes and difference as they'll come when they're ready anyway.

[Bill HH]

I do nothing pollination related to mine and every flower produces a tom, you are just being impatient I think. If the yellow flowers are still there I wouldn't worry, if they go brown and still no toms then perhaps there is a problem. Keep the doors open as much as pos, it aint just bees there are all sorts of things that pollinate.

[Scott Hogg]

Alison and Bill... thank you. It's reassuring to hear that