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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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 Posted - May 21 2007 : 5:00:03 PM
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| I am growing tomatoes in containers, and the plants are nice and tall. However, a few days ago, the leave at the bottom of the plant began to turn yellow and look withered. What is the problem? The leaves up top are still green, though they look a little droopier than I would like. Up until now, they plant has been bushy and beautiful. I am sure this is a watering issue, but I don't know if it is too much watering or too little. Help!!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 21 2007 : 7:21:41 PM
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Sarah- It sounds like they might be thirsty. If your containers have holes for drainage, you usually have to water a lot more. Also if they are in a really hot place, they might be baking a little bit too much.
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akcowgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Valerie
Homer
Alaska
USA
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Posted - May 22 2007 : 3:38:01 PM
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I am running into this with my seedlings and I am thinking that is is because they are root bound. I can't put them in the greenhouse just yet and they have plenty of water. It was the only thing I could think of you might check that they are in a big enough container.
Valerie
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
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Posted - May 22 2007 : 9:06:11 PM
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| One thing I have learned about tomatoes is that you really have to bury them deep "up to their necks." All those little fuzzies growing out of the stem will turn into roots if you bury them and the plants need all the roots they can get. I'm not sure this will help your problem but I really have good luck with my plants. I can tell you, I really do dig deep holes. |
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Michelle Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
Michelle
Many
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - May 24 2007 : 05:58:30 AM
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| Hi, I live in Louisiana too. I have my tomato's in containers. They did the same thing, I was reading that it is from the soil splashing onto the leaves when you water. I also used some chamomile tea on them and it made most of the problem go away. I actually have several green tomato's growing right now. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 25 2007 : 12:42:57 PM
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Sarah-
How are the tomatos doing? Recovering I hope! Mine are still a bit puny, but they are still pretty newly planted. I am sure they will be huge by the time I get back from my trip to Wyoming.
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