what to do with cherry tomatoes that fell off vine

stevenfstein 9/28/2021, 10:05 am

Season is about over and lots of cherry tomatoes have fallen off the vine and are lying on the ground, largely split open or disintegrating. Do I just leave them there, mix them into the soil or should I remove them?

Much appreciated... Steve

OhioGardener 9/28/2021, 10:24 am

If the tomatoes are on the soil of the raised beds, it is best to remove them and compost them - otherwise they will all sprout next spring and you'll be pulling a lot of volunteer tomatoes. If they land on the ground outside the beds, they can be either picked up, or left for the birds, etc., to feed on.

stevenfstein 9/28/2021, 10:50 am

much appreciated - that is what I thought. Overall, very happy with 1st year SFG and more than enough produce. Looking forward to next year and I appreciate all the help everyone on this forum has been.

Best... Steve

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