What causes the skins of homegrown tomatoes to be tough?

Question

I am a first-time tomato grower. My tomatoes are delicious and very sweet, however, the skins are a bit tougher than ought to be. What causes this and what can I do to prevent this in the future? Thanks everyone for your replies.

Answer 1

i am not sure , but possibly the variety that you planted has that quality. next season try several varieties of tomatoes and take notes on each :)

Answer 2

??I think it is due to watering. Keep watering the same all the time.Get the old heirloom ( wrong spelling) ?? kinds.

Answer 3

Yes, I have found this with outdoor toms, the hardier varieties do tend to have firmer skins, especially when not harvested whilst young.

Answer 4

Tomatoes bred for shipping or early varieties (grown in cooler climates) naturally have tougher skins. You might try a different variety.

Answer 5

Because they was left on the vibe to long.When they are nice and red and as round as a apple they are ready.