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Help with my Tomato Plant

9 years ago

Hello,
I need some help with my tomato plant. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed that the plant started to yellow in certain parts. I have been watering it appropriately. The pot that it is in does have good drainage. The yellowness has gotten worse and there are now small cracks in the stems of the plant. It is starting to look really sick.

What can I do?
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gardenshine
9 years ago
I don't know enough specifics about the plant or the soil or growing conditions. I would say the plant is done.... Sorry....Start over
validivee
9 years ago
No reason to start over, the tomatoes look fine, right? I had the same problem with my tomato plants a couple of years ago but got enough of a yield out of the plants. Just do some research and try again in a different area next season, I'd say.
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validivee
9 years ago
P.S. try using some tomato plant food. Miracle Grow for tomatoes made a big difference for my plants.
coachbearr
9 years ago
Stay away from miracle grow, too synthetic. Cut off all diseased leaves and throw away-- far away. Let soil dry out a little could be overwatered. Text me I have some good plants grown from seeds in my greenhouse. I am a horticulture teacher, football coach fixin to retire and stop my 3rd business Urban Farmhands. I will put in organic gardens in businesses and nursing homes for stress relief. I will teach classes as I grew up on organic farm. I am a second generation Ukranian farmer whose grandfather came from mother country in 1898 to farm with my great grandad. Email me at school in east Harris county. Joe.berezoski@gccisd.net. Currently at home with shingled wife.

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insidious
9 years ago
the plant need a solution of Epson salt sprayed on it

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