tomatoes

[gotchaeme]

my tomatoes have wierd yellow dots all over them does anyone know what this is ?

[Thunderbird+]

The most probable cause, to my mind , is a disorder known as GREENBACK, Which cases blotchy ripening and show as green or yellow patches on the fruits. The former occurs on the shoulder of the fruit and the latter on any part of the fruit. Both may be caused by high tempretures and a shortage of potash; greenback is also caused by exposure of the shoulder to strong sun-light , and blotchy ripening may occur nitrogen is deficient. this can be prevented by adequate and early ventillation, by ensuring that plants have sufficient shade and correct feeding and watering.
several tomato varieties are resistant to 'Greenback' - 'Arasta' 'Estrella' 'Shirly' 'Tangella' 'Eurocross BB' 'Alicanti' and 'Herald'. Hope this is of some help! T bird+