You probably didnt do anything wrong.

It was probably a combination of season, disease and variety choice.

So dont be discouraged. Try again. Some years are better than others.

You might try a hybrid or two that is more heat and disease tolerant in addition to an heirloom. Cherry tomatoes and some indeterminates may hold up a little longer.

Lots of factors can lead to your results, including the weather as already mentioned.

But variety? Planting time? Fertilization program used? Inconsistent soil moisture levels (not the same as "regular watering"). Spacing on the plants, type of support used, and soil nutrient levels? These are just a few things that impact production.

Could you provide more details please that answers some of these questions?

Dave

oleman

I agree that the weather may be your biggest problem. Many of us in the South don't have tomatoes all summer because they just stop producing when it gets too hot. They'll sometimes start producing again when things cool down if you can keep them healthy that long.

In addition to other factors you might consider, think about planting them some place where they'll be shaded and presumably cooler part of the day, maybe in a place where a tree or the house shades them at mid-day or early afternoon. Some people even rig sunshades for their tomato plants in really hot weather. All the literature says to plant tomatoes in full sun, but that really doesn't work in some parts of the country.