The Secret Life of Tomato Plants: When Science Meets Gardening Intuition A recent solution to the age old problem of tomato plants' "blossom drop" has been gaining traction online.
Dubbed the "2 second pollination hack," it involves lightly tapping the plant's stem to mimic the vibrations of bumblebees, which naturally pollinate tomatoes in the wild.
At first glance, this technique seems like a case of gardening enthusiasts getting overly creative with science. However, upon closer examination, there's more to it than meets the eye.