Environmental glitch.

They could use larger pots or go into the ground, with protection if needed.

Beyond that, they look very pale. If you haven't fertilized at all or for a while, please do so.

Thanks Jean.

I have potted them up into larger pots for a stop gap measure until the weather settles down enough to get them into the garden. I have also given them a diluted dose of Miracle Grow. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can get them into the garden by Wednesday.... this cold snap has gotten my nerves on edge, I can hardly believe we have a freeze warning up for tonight. But that's New England weather for ya!

Thanks Again for the help.

Oh and on a side note, I picked off the worst of the spotted foliage on Saturday , and so far no new spots have appeared, I am hoping this is good news.

I'm having this exact same problem right now. I can't see any insects, just the discoloration and spots. It has been rainy and colder than usual for a week or so. They have been in the ground 2 weeks after some hardening off. Will a perk up in temp help them? Elsewhere I have seen a suggestion they might need nitrogen. My soil is raised beds all new and improved, organic, lots of compost, etc.. Suggestions?

lolear,

If yours look the same, they definitely need fertilizer.

I am all organic. Will kelp help? More compost?

Mine grew out of it in about two weeks once they were in the ground and the weather warmed up. A Fish and kelp based fertilizer will definitely help.

Hope you found your charger. Look for one on Ebay if you haven't found it.

~greg

Good idea Greg...I never even thought to do that :)