I have grown tomatoes many many times before. But this time is different. This is my first organic crop and first above ground potted crop. I am truly stunned at the lack of leaf disease and lack of bug damage. Trying to figure out exactly what I am doing specifically to achieve these results. I will share pictures of what I am talking about soon. Worried about imminent 100+ air temperatures. I have heard for years that tomatoes struggle to grow with temps in the 90's. Is this affecting tomato final size??? I do not believe 90 degree+ temps harm tomato plants, but I am concerned about soil temperatures limiting growth of plant size and fruit size. My plants are grown in large and ENORMOUS pots and they are black. With sun exposure I know they are heating up to cause the soil within to reach temperatures FAR ABOVE what soil temps would be if planted in the ground. Looking into using white reflective methods whether paint or fabric to keep soil temps to a minimum given that soil temps are relatively MUCH higher than the ground soil temps would be.
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