"Suzanne" wrote in message
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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



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" "Suzanne" wrote in message
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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.

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.

"Suzanne" wrote in message
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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.

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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.)

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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.

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