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Tomatoes Ripening Unevenly: Top Red, Bottom Yellow

Hot weather + rain fluctuations cause "yellow shoulder" or uneven ripening. The top gets sun/heat; shaded bottom lags.

Quick Fix

Pick at "breaker stage" (top pink, bottom yellow). Place upside-down on a sunny windowsill. Bottoms color in 2–3 days without splitting.

Prevention

  • Consistent deep watering.
  • Mulch to cool roots.
  • Choose heat-tolerant varieties ('Solar Fire', 'Heatmaster').
  • Light pruning for airflow (don't over-prune).

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