| Hi--This is my first attempt at growing tomatoes. I have 4 heirloom varieties growing in self-watering containers (so far so good), 3 Mortgage Lifters coming from a hanging planter, and one potted cherry tomato plant. This week I have noticed discolored leaves with some dryness. It mainly seems to be the lower stems; the top 2/3 of the plant looks wonderful. A photo of an example leaf is at this address:
Photo of the tomato leaf
Can anyone tell me what causes this? Is it early blight (the yellowing etc. doesnt seem concentric, however)? Wilt? Overwatering? Not enough? I moisten the soil daily; there is fertilizer in the soil. Is there anything I can do to fix it? The stems all seem fine.
Appreciate any help--thanks!
Frank |
Image link: Can you tell me what is causing this to my tomato plant? (photo) (50 k)
| Those are holes all the way through the leaf, right Frank? It is difficult to tell from the photo but that looks like your skin showing through the leaf ;). If so, then I'd say insect damage rather than disease. Check out the site linked below to see if it helps. Also this site has great pics of diseases you can explore and compare to your leaves. Hope one of these help. Dave |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato Insect Pests