Tomato plants need all the sunshine that they can get. The foliage provides all of the shade that the tomatoes need. No "shading" is necessary or recommended.
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Is it recommended to "shade" tomatoes (such as with cheesecloth) from the sun during the summer months?
Last Updated: April 21, 2011
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