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Uneven Tomato Ripening: Causes and Cultural Fixes

Why Tomatoes Ripen Unevenly

Hard green patches inside otherwise red fruit (internal white tissue) result from fluctuating soil moisture—dry spells followed by heavy rain or overwatering. This disrupts cell development and lycopene production.

Preventive Cultural Practices

  • Raised beds (8+ inches) for drainage.
  • Consistent moisture: 2 inches/week via drip/soaker.
  • Mulch to buffer wet/dry cycles.
  • Fertilize regularly with high-phosphorus, water-soluble feed (every 10 days).

Good News

The problem self-corrects as weather stabilizes. Affected fruit is edible—just trim hard areas. Future fruit on the same plant will be normal if conditions improve.

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