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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 1, 2015
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    They generally need watering every day, especially while fruiting. If the temps rise above 85 F, they should be watered twice a day. Allow the water to run through the container.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 3, 2015
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    No, they tomatoes are considered not safe for consumption.
    Do not compost the diseased plants or fruit.
    Here are some links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm
    http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/factsheets/Tomato_Bacterial.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 3, 2015
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    How is the weather? You may need to increase watering. Tomatoes will "abort" fruit if they do not get enough water. Additionally, the leaves will curl and plants may droop or wilt when too hot or in need of water. If temps are fairly warm where you are, like 85F or above, then you should water twice a day. You can always pick the near-ripe tomatoes and allow them to finish ripening indoors.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 3, 2015
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    Sometimes the stems of the tomatoes do look fuzzy, hair almost.
    Inspect the plants carefully, turn over leaves and look for insects or bugs. They may lay eggs.
    If you see anything treat with Neem OIl.

    If you try to remove the fuzzy area does it come off? Do you see this fuzzy spot on other areas of the plant?
    This can help you determine if it's plant appearance or an issue to address.

    I'm including a few links that may help you identify possible insects or fungus.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tips-for-growing-tomatoes.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    This is blossom end rot.This article will help you with blossom end rot:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    It is best not to replant them in the same place for at least a year or so. This disease, as with others, persist in the soil and will reinfect tomato plants if they are repeatedly planted there. Pant your tomatoes elsewhere or in a container for now. If space is limited, however, you can try solarizing the garden soil This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm

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