My small garden tomatoes are turning black, no red.
This article will tell you why;
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
Can my tomatoes already have chemicals in them? I had already placed mothballs in my garden to prevent critters. They were placed about 10 feet from the plants. After reading this, I have removed them. Is it possible that some of the chemicals may already be in the tomatoes. They are large but not yet red.
I think removing them and the distance they were from your plants would be adequate safety measure for your garden and plants.
Your fruit should be just fine and safe to consume.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/mothballs-in-gardens.htm
I planted my Rutgers tomato plant a few weeks ago. It grew quickly to 4' and is producing several tomatoes; however, the leaves along the bottom are turning yellow and dying. A tomato near the top has blossom end rot. It is sited in full sun (southern exposure) and is watered once/daily. I have the large container sitting on pine straw. On planting day, I applied 8 tablespoons of Miracle Gro Shake 'n Feed that contains calcium. I used Miracle Gro potting soil. Has the soil been depleted by now? The Miracle Gro product says it feeds continuously for 3 months. Should I re-apply the fertilizer even though it has not been 3 months yet? Is proper drainage an issue in your opinion? If so, should I elevate the tomato plant on a plant stand to help drainage and lift it off the pine straw? Thank You for your help!
Watering issues could very well be the cause of yellowing leaves.
Check the soil instead of watering on a schedule. In hot weather you may need to water twice a day.
Make sure the container is draining well.
The soil you used contained a slow release fertilizer. Make sure you do not over fertilize, as this can burn the plants and roots.
Too high of nitrogen levels can be one of the causes of Blossom End Rot.
The links below will help you to make adjustments.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
I have a Parks Whopper tomato plant. It was doing fine but as soon as the tomatoes were ready to ripen, I noticed brown spots at the bottom of the tomato and brown spots on the leaves, which turned yellow and then started dying off towards the stem. The tomato plant is only 2 months old.
The markings on the tomato appear to be the work of some type of sucking insect.
Yellowing leaves on tomato plants can be due to several reasons, including pests.
Inspect the plants more carefully for any other signs or evidence to help you pinpoint the cause.
Most infestations can be treated with Neem Oil. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-insect-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/early-blight-alternaria-tomato-leaf-spots-yellow-leaves.htm
I am growing tomato plants in 10" pots and have them standing in plastic growbag trays. When we get a lot of rain, the trays fill up with about half an inch of water. Should I empty the trays or leave the pots standing in the water? I am a bit concerned that the tomato plants will become waterlogged.
Drain the water, the containers and soil should always be free draining of water.
I planted 4 tomato plants (roughly 8-10 in at the time) in plantable pots (Home Depot) about a month ago. I made the mistake of only spacing them about 6 or 8 inches apart. Now they are at least 2 feet high with several tomatoes starting and they are incredibly smushed! Is it way too late to move them? Maybe the plantable pots have held the roots in? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
I agree, your plants are crowded and will most likely not grow and produce much for you if left in the growing box.
Moving them will most likely stress them and stunt them for a bit, but I think they will catch up if given more room to grow.
Make sure you have their new location ready, whether it's in the ground or a new larger pot.
Try to move them in the early cooler part of the day. Dig as much root up as possible, and be as gentle as possible.
Water the plants immediately and check every day if they need additional water.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
I have three tomatoes in a line, all good and strong in good compost. I water at night (no sun) but we have had so much rain. I fed them the other night and now the one that makes big tomatoes but leaves are badly drooping! I so hope I've not killed it. The other two seem fine...fingers crossed. I've not over fed them as I've read the bottle. Should I keep watering? The leaves are not going yellow "yet," they're just drooping not like the other two which seem fine.
It certainly doesn't sound like your plants are suffering from lack of water (the most common cause of tomato plant wilt) since you said you've gotten so much rain.
This leaves fungal disease or bacterial wilt as other possible causes, especially since two of your three plants are fine.
This article may help you, and also provides links to additional information about fungal diseases and wilt: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htm