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Flowers drop, fruit is missing
Healthy-looking foliage does not guarantee fruit set. Look at the flowers and greenhouse conditions alongside the root-zone records.
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How high should a grafted tomato sit in cocopeat?
Check the graft union and transplant supplier’s instructions before positioning the plant. Rootstock benefits depend on preserving the intended graft relationship.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
TomYour crop guides guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Coir can settle after hydration, changing the planting level around the stem.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Locate the graft union before planting and mark its position relative to the expanded medium.
- Check whether the root plug is supported without burying the stem above the specified level.
- Reinspect after the first irrigations for settling and roots forming from the scion.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What changed after planting?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Union remains above the medium
Maintain the planting position and monitor support as the plant develops.
Medium touches the union
Ask the transplant supplier how to correct the planting level without damaging established roots.
Roots appear above the union
Record their position and seek advice before removing roots or changing the stem depth.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Photograph the union and medium level on representative plants and confirm the nursery’s planting guidance.
Keep in mind
Do not use deep planting rules for ungrafted tomatoes automatically on grafted plants.
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