Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
July can wreck your tomato plants—but these 5 simple fixes will keep them healthy, producing, and reduce damage from pests & critters - all summer long.
In this video, I’ll show you why tomatoes struggle in July and exactly how to fix it. You’ll learn:
✔ Mid-season care tips to boost growth and production, and how to stop heat stress problems
✔ How to stop pests, disease, and critters before they ruin your crop
✔ Organic solutions that work in raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens
Struggling with yellow leaves, blossom end rot, or stalled plants? These tips will help you recover your tomatoes fast—and protect your harvest in the summer heat.
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➡Get all my best tomato care tips in this playlist: youtu.be/yUNtyCC3rT0?si=PdhGtTI5VDwHXJV9.
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and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
➡SOIL/PLANT FOOD: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
⮕DRIP IRRIGATION & MICRO SPRAYERS: Mister Landscaper: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: https://misterlandscaper.com.
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Why July Can Stop Your Tomatoes
00:18 Is Your Soil Out of Gas?
03:12 Why Flowers Are Dropping Off
06:25 How Disease Spreads in Heat
09:28 Stop Pests Before They Take Over
10:45 Keep Critters Away from Your Tomatoes
13:22 The Backup Trick You’ll Thank Me For
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
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July can wreck your tomato plants—but these 5 simple fixes will keep them healthy, producing, and reduce damage from pests & critters - all summer long.
In this video, I’ll show you why tomatoes struggle in July and exactly how to fix it. You’ll learn:
✔ Mid-season care tips to boost growth and production, and how to stop heat stress problems
✔ How to stop pests, disease, and critters before they ruin your crop
✔ Organic solutions that work in raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens
Struggling with yellow leaves, blossom end rot, or stalled plants? These tips will help you recover your tomatoes fast—and protect your harvest in the summer heat.
🍅Sale: 25% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”PLANTMORE”, https://calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 7/29/25. All NEW Late Summer, Heat Tolerant and Fall Garden Seed Collections!
➡Get all my best tomato care tips in this playlist: youtu.be/yUNtyCC3rT0?si=PdhGtTI5VDwHXJV9.
📌 SHOP SUPPLIES IN THIS VIDEO:
➡CaliKim Late Summer Garden Seed Collection: bit.ly/CaliKimLateSummerGardenSeedCollection
➡Monterey Fish and Guano Fertilizer: 20% off site-wide with code “calikim20”: montereylawngarden.com/product/fish-guano/, or on Amazon: amzn.to/3X7kzNo
➡Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soil Builder & Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food: Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
➡Precision pruners w/curved tip: amzn.to/43gWB5s
➡Bird reflective tape: amzn.to/4o25Gsp
➡Vegetable net bags: amzn.to/4o3eBdf
➡Agfabric bird netting: amzn.to/3TVNfrL
➡Solar bird bath fountain: amzn.to/4kVKaTw
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free.
⮕PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Monterey Lawn & Garden pest and disease control,
and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
➡SOIL/PLANT FOOD: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
⮕DRIP IRRIGATION & MICRO SPRAYERS: Mister Landscaper: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: https://misterlandscaper.com.
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Why July Can Stop Your Tomatoes
00:18 Is Your Soil Out of Gas?
03:12 Why Flowers Are Dropping Off
06:25 How Disease Spreads in Heat
09:28 Stop Pests Before They Take Over
10:45 Keep Critters Away from Your Tomatoes
13:22 The Backup Trick You’ll Thank Me For
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
