Roma Tomato Plant Leaves

Question

My Roma tomato plants have some leaves with a white/silver shading. Is this normal? And what do I do about them?

Answer 1

Thrips suck the plant tissues from plants, which can cause silver mottling or streaks on the leaves. These pests can be controlled with neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm Slugs will commonly leave behind what is referred to as ‘snail trail.’ They normally come out at night, so it’s common to find these silvery trails all over the plants, mainly the foliage. This article will help if slugs are the issue: Fading of the leaves is normally due to sunburn, especially if newly planted and young. Fading (white discoloration) of the leaves is normally due to sunburn, especially if newly planted and young. This normally corrects itself once acclimated.