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The most common cause of catfacing in tomatoes is exposure to temperatures below 50 degrees F during flowering and fruit set. Low temperatures inhibit pollination and cause the blossom to stick to the developing fruit. Both of these factors prevent certain parts of the fruit from developing. The undesirable scarring and indentation occurs when unaffected parts of the fruit continue to expand.
Tomatoes that develop during warm weather do not usually experience catfacing problems. However, evidence suggests that even when temperatures are warm, excessive soil nitrogen, exposure to the pesticide 2,4-D, and erratic soil moisture can cause catfacing.
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What causes tomatoes to be pithy?
I think the tomatoes somehow got frozen and then they were thawed out and sold to us consumers.
What in tomatoes causes inflammation?
Tomatoes contain a compound called solanine, which can cause inflammation in some people.
What causes tomatoes to sunburn?
Too much sun
What causes tomatoes to remain green on top?
to much nitrogen
Does eating tomatoes cause inflammation in the body?
There is no clear evidence that eating tomatoes causes inflammation in the body. Tomatoes are actually rich in antioxidants and vitamins that can help reduce inflammation.
Why would importing tomatoes be more damaging to the environment?
transporting tomatoes burn more fossil fuels which causes damage to the environment
Why tomatoes are more red in summers?
Heat causes living cells turn red.
Are rotten tomatoes bad to consume?
You should avoid eating rotten tomatoes. Besides being unappetizing and tasting terrible, they could carry bacteria that causes you to get sick.
What causes tomatoes to ripen much more slowly in a refrigerator than they do if left on a table at a room temperature?
Low temperatures reduce the action of ripening enzymes. When tomatoes are stored in a refrigerator the colder temperature causes ripening enzymes to slow down, which slows the ripening process.
What causes sliced tomatoes to mold?
Mold can potentially grow on anything that is moist or damp. Tomatoes, along with many types of foods, are mosit and the nurtients in the foods provides nutrients for the mold to feed off of.
Why are my tomatoes purple?
Purple tomatoes are often the result of a genetic mutation that causes them to produce high levels of anthocyanins, which are pigments responsible for the purple color. This mutation can occur naturally or be intentionally bred into the tomato variety.
What can cause heartburn?
There are several causes of heartburn. Some of the most frequent causes are from eating fatty and fried foods, eating tomatoes or tomato based foods or drinking alcohol.
