You have too much shade. Tomatoes and other fruiting plants must have six to eight hours of direct sunshine daily; otherwise, fruit production will be diminished or eliminated. The tomato varieties you planted are indeterminate and especially sensitive to insufficient sun locations. Plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc., in the sunniest location available. Try to find determinate varieties such as HeatWave, Celebrity, and Merced. Plant broccoli, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, green onions, etc., in shaded areas.
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We planted tomatoes near a tree and, even though they get some sunlight, they are now more than 6 feet tall with few fruit. What is the problem ?
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