We grow them because we love them. Are they easy? Not always, but their delicious ripe rewards confirm why tomatoes continue to be the most popular crop grown among home gardeners. In this, Part II of tomato care through the summer (read Part I here), let’s explore what can go wrong despite our good garden practices as we cruise into the harvest period. The number one uncontrollable possibility in mid-summer is continuous high outdoor temperatures, which can affect flowering and fruiting.