Were they all the same size when they went in? Tomato plants have different growing habits, so some may be more robust than others. You could always get your soil tested if you want to know if it needs something. Also, Sun Sugar is a hybrid, so saved seeds won't come true.

Thanks. That is a good point about the true seeds. These were a little smaller than the other seedlings when they were transplanted. We tried to pick the best ones to transplant. Initially we were concerned, but they have grown, just nowhere near as well as the other plants. The boxes should have very similar soil, but maybe a test is not a bad idea.

What are the boxes on? Does the soil go down past ground level? I guess I'm trying to ask how deep is the soil, and what is it, topsoil? In my experience, if the roots can grow fast and far, so will the plant.

Ed raises an excellent point as the boxes appear to be sitting on patio stone? Shallow bed sitting on stone are prone to numerous problems. You also don't mention what, if any, soil amending was done prior to planting or what you have been feeding them since planting.

Otherwise, what concerns me is, if I understand your post correctly, you are assuming the plants in the left box (the box closest to the camera) are healthy? They are your basis for comparison? They aren't. They are quite leggy - either from over-crowding (can't tell how many plants are in there with all the green posts) or insufficient sun exposure or excessive heat in the soil. Their color is also quite pale.

But more importantly, as others in that area can confirm they were apparently planted quite late for your location as you should already be harvesting ripe fruit.

Dave

Hi, everyone, thanks for your feedback. The crushed stone is not under the beds, just around them. The beds are about a foot high and are 3' x 6'. There are only two plants per bed. Last year we had three per bed, and they were too crowded (that was the first year), but the indeterminate ones grew to about 9' in height. We used organic container/potting soil for the beds. I am not sure what DH has used on them to nourish. What should he be feeding them? He has used copper insecticide and prefers to stay close to organic practices. These two on the far left do not have fruit but they do have a lot of blooms. Do they need to be pruned back? I'm not sure what he has done regarding that.

We did not put them out until April 15, since we had a freeze just a few days before that. Seeds were started in February. They did start to get leggy while they were indoors.

The determinate ones are in pots and do have fruit.

Any other suggestions appreciated.