The Heat Wave's Harvesting Dilemma: When to Pick Tomatoes in Extreme Weather The blistering summer of 2023 has left many gardeners puzzled by their tomato plants' refusal to turn red.
As temperatures soar and drought conditions worsen, traditional harvesting rules no longer apply.
For centuries, gardeners have relied on a simple approach: waiting for tomatoes to ripen on the vine before harvesting them at peak flavor and color.