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Tomato Blossom Drop: Causes and Cures

Flowers falling off = poor pollination or overwatering. Shake plants gently every 2 days to self-pollinate. Attract bees with flowers. Water deeply 1.5"/week, 1–2× only. Mulch. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer (causes leafy growth, no fruit).

Balanced Approach

Low-N fertilizer every 2 weeks.
Deep, infrequent watering.
Mulch 2" straw.
Shake for pollination.

Consistency beats intensity.

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