Tomato Leaf Discoloration
"Suzanne" wrote in message oups.com... This is my first time growing tomato seedlings. They are 3 weeks old and growing large. All was going well until today I noticed some of the older leaves on the Brandywine plants are begining to discolor. It almost looks like the green is rubbing off in a large blotch in the center of the leaf. The color is paler that the rest of the leaves. I haven't been able to find any photos of diseases that look similar. To diagnose, check out: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/t...ver/index.html -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
Tomato Leaf Discoloration
" "Suzanne" wrote in message
oups.com... This is my first time growing tomato seedlings. They are 3 weeks old and growing large. All was going well until today I noticed some of the older leaves on the Brandywine plants are begining to discolor. It almost looks like the green is rubbing off in a large blotch in the center of the leaf. The color is paler that the rest of the leaves. I haven't been able to find any photos of diseases that look similar. I/ve noticed the same thing with my seedlings grown under lights - a lighter green patch in the leaf/s center. I/ve sen it happen with Bell peppers, too. Not to worry. When all is said and done, it won/t be a problem. Harden off your plants for about a week when min temperatures average ~55°F, set them in the garden, and you/ll be fine. |
Tomato Leaf Discoloration
Thank you everyone for your advice. I removed the affected leaves and
the plants seem to be doing fine. Does anyone have a good fertilizer suggestion? There seems to be too many options. |
Tomato Leaf Discoloration
"Suzanne" wrote in message
oups.com... Thank you everyone for your advice. I removed the affected leaves and the plants seem to be doing fine. Does anyone have a good fertilizer suggestion? There seems to be too many options. I water seedlings with fish oil emulsion, then side dress with 5-10-10 fertilizer about a week after setting them in the garden. Once a month I foliar feed with a 2-3-1 seaweed solution. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers or you/ll end up with all vine and no fruits. -- TQ |
Tomato Leaf Discoloration
Suzanne said:
Thank you everyone for your advice. I removed the affected leaves and the plants seem to be doing fine. Does anyone have a good fertilizer suggestion? There seems to be too many options. Well, for seedlings I like the fertilizer sold by Gardener's Supply Company: http://www.gardeners.com/Plant-Healt...ouseplants-8-O z/default/31-279.prd without line wrap: http://tinyurl.com/rmusn In the garden I use Espoma's Tomato-tone and Maxicrop for a foliar spray. (Maxicrop is made from kelp.) -- Pat in Plymouth MI ('someplace.net' is comcast) Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced. (attributed to Don Marti) |
Tomato Leaf Discoloration
Suzanne wrote:
Thank you everyone for your advice. I removed the affected leaves and the plants seem to be doing fine. Does anyone have a good fertilizer suggestion? There seems to be too many options. Hi Suzanne. I'm using CIL granular tomato food 6-12-12. It is about $4 for a 2 kg box. Last year I used Miracle Grow but wasn't happy with the results. -- Garden Gnome http://ca.360.yahoo.com/sfg.oamc http://groups.yahoo.com/group/garden_wanderings http://gardengnomewanderings.blogspot.com/ |
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