why did my tomatoes melt in the sun? surviving summer heatwaves

Last summer, my tomato plants looked like they’d just run a marathon in the desert. Leaves curled up, fruit split, and I almost gave up. But I tried something new: I tossed some old bedsheets over the cages during the hottest afternoons. Instant shade! I also started watering early in the morning, so the roots could soak it up before the sun got wild. Mulch was my secret weapon. I piled it on thick to keep the soil cool. By August, my tomatoes bounced back, and I actually got a decent harvest. Nothing beats picking a sun-warmed tomato after thinking you’d lost them all. Turns out, a little shade and smart watering go a long way when the heat is on. #gardeningtips #tomatogrower #summergarden #urbanfarming #Gardening