Help! I need a tomato Doctor…STAT!
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I need to thin my tomato seedlings - HELP
Comments (10)I often put 4 seedlings into a tray cell that size, one in each corner. As soon as they grow two pairs of true leaves (much smaller than those in the photo), I use an ice tea spoon to scoop out each corner's tomato plant and transplant into a 9 oz. plastic cup. I just use the spoon to cut through the roots. I never lose one, and the plants I grow are just as healthy as they would be if each was started in a separate cell....See MoreTomato Seedlings Not Doing So Well and I Need Help
Comments (12)While the pics don't look like the "damping-off" disease I have seen check these symptoms to see if they fit your situ... "Symptoms of Damping-off: Seeds may be infected as soon as moisture penetrates the seed coat or a bit later as the radicle begins to extend, all of which rot immediately under the soil surface (pre-emergence damping-off). This condition results in a poor, uneven stand of seedlings, often confused with low seed viability. Cotyledons may break the soil surface only to whither and die or healthy looking seedlings may suddenly fall over (post-emergence damping-off). Infection results in lesions at or below the soil line. The seedling will discolor or wilt suddenly, or simply collapse and die. Weak seedlings are especially susceptible to attack by one or more fungi when growing conditions are only slightly unfavorable. Damping-off is easily confused with plant injury caused by insect feeding, excessive fertilization, high levels of soluble salts, excessive heat or cold, excessive or insufficient soil moisture, or chemical toxicity in air or soil. Above ground symptoms of root rot include stunting, low vigor, or wilting on a warm day. Foliage of such plants may yellow and fall prematurely starting with the oldest leaves. The roots of a diseased plant will have some shade of brown or black and evidence of water-soaking. Healthy roots are fibrous appearing and are usually white or tan in color. These symptoms are easily confused with severe mite, aphid, scale infestations, or root-feeding by nematodes or insect larvae. Environmental factors such as accumulated salts in the soil, insufficient light or nitrogen, potbound roots, cold drafts, etc. can be eliminated only by examination of the roots." I have learned to spray seedlings with a bit of hydrogen peroxide mixed in the water to help prevent damping-off. Just moisten the top layer of soil while seedlings are young - later begin to water from the bottom. Apparently it is the moisture on top of the soil which contributes to damping-off. Once the damping-off appears I don't think there is anything that can save the plant. HTH...See MoreNeed help solving a tomato mystery - curling, chlorosis, spots, more
Comments (17)gorbelly Yep, they're my grandfather's plants from that other thread. Who would've thought that that sickly seedling on the brink of death would have gone on to become a thriving (regardless of its current issues) monster in the making. Maybe 'thriving' is a relative term in this case, but it's certainly come quite a long way. I've found a space outside where I can grow maybe 2. My friend doesn't know if she'll be staying where she currently lives or if she'll be moving, but she expressed a willingness to take some plants if she ends up staying. But, even if she doesn't, I'll be able to get a couple in the ground. You asked where I am: 6B (southwestern Pennsylvania) stevie Thank you for posting that picture. Goodness gracious... looks like I should hold off on clipping suckers for a while, otherwise I'm just going to end up with the same problem!...See MoreTomato Help needed - what is making these holes in my tomatoes?
Comments (5)Could be catfacing which can be caused by cold temperatures during flowering or using high nitrogen fertilizer. Did you prune the plants - that can also cause this if done improperly. Hope that helps, Marc...See Morebeesneeds
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