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- Q.Yellowish White Spots On My Cherry Tomatoes – Disease? - I have about eight cherry tomato plants and they're producing nicely. But some of the fruit has yellowish white splotches ...
- Q.Vegetable Garden Pests - I have a potted garden. In it are cherry tomatoes, peas, 2 zucchini plants, a yellow squash plant, and a ...
- Q.Names Of Different Tomato Types - I am looking for all the different "types" of tomatoes (i.e. cherry, beefsteak, pear, etc.), not different "varieties." Also, if ...
- Q.Cherry Tomato Plant Keeps Turning Yellow And Dies - My cherry tomato plant keeps turning yellow and dies. Am I watering too much and is there some food I ...
- Q.Dry Or Fried Looking Leaves On Cherry Tomato Plants - I have 2 types of cherry tomatoes in medium pots. They are having leaves that look try or like they ...
- Q.Homegrown Cherry Tomatoes - Tomatoes are starting to ripen. One tasted very bitter. What causes bitterness? We used Miracle Grow vegetable garden soil for ...
- Q.Tomatoes With Yellow Leaves - The only tomato plant that has yellow leaves is my cherry tomatoes. There are about a hundred tomatoes on it ...
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birdie1111 on
August 28, 2014Q.Yellowish white spots on my cherry tomatoes – disease?
I have about eight cherry tomato plants and they're producing nicely. But some of the fruit has yellowish white splotches just under the skin. Is this wilt disease? Are the tomatoes edible?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
August 29, 2014A.It's hard to make diagnoses of tomato diseases just from photos. Your plants may have TSWV, and if they do you should destroy the vines as soon as possible. Bag and throw away. However, that discoloration could also be caused by stink bugs, and even high temperatures. In any case, the tomatoes are still edible, according to university studies. It's best to get a diagnosis from a university botany dept, or the county extension service. This link will help you locate one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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Anonymous on
December 7, 2014Q.Vegetable garden pests
I have a potted garden. In it are cherry tomatoes, peas, 2 zucchini plants, a yellow squash plant, and a spaghetti squash pant, as well as some radishes. My tomato plant was sick first. Its leaves were stuck together with this white sticky stuff. Inside it were teeny tiny yellowish green bugs. I cut them off and killed them. My squash plants are starting to get holes in them. Some leaves are turning brown and curling. Some leaves are puckering. At the base of a zucchini plant is a yellow discoloration. Some leaves are drooping. My peas were doing great, then all of a sudden went limp and fell over but there still green. What is making my plants sick? How do I get rid of it? All of my plants are relatively healthy looking, so I think I caught this early.
Answered by
Nikki on
December 8, 2014
Certified ExpertA.You could try using neem oil, which is effective on many types of insect pests and is safe to use on edibles. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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SAGardenandHome on
December 12, 2014A.We have a whole section on our website about pests and diseases. From growing your own pesticides (such as wormwood and rhubarb) to making homemade remedies (such as milk - and garlic spray). Follow the link to view the page https://bit.ly/1wlGNJ2 - it should give you some insight.
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billpioch on
April 16, 2015
5/6Q.names of different tomato types
I am looking for all the different "types" of tomatoes (i.e. cherry, beefsteak, pear, etc.), not different "varieties." Also, if possible, a picture comparison chart showing the smallest to the largest in scale. Your help is greatly appreciated Bill
- Answered by
shelley on
April 16, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Tomatoes are typically classified by seed type (heirloom or hybrid), vine type (determinate or indeterminate) or by shape.
Here is a link to a very extensive database of tomato varieties. I would recommend clicking the tab to view tomatoes by shape - there you will see all the different varieties under shape (beefsteak, bell, blocky, cherry, currant, pear, etc.)
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guerrahanibal on
April 22, 2015
san antonio tx.Q.cherry tomato plant keeps turning yellow and dies
My cherry tomato plant keeps turning yellow and dies. Am I watering too much and is there some food I can give it?
- Answered by
shelley on
April 22, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The article below will help you. There are many reasons why a tomato plant would turn yellow such as lack of nitrogen, fungus or bacteria, pests, or a watering issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htmFor information on tomato fertilizers, please visit the following link - this will tell you how to feed your tomatoes:
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Anonymous on
June 4, 2015Q.dry or fried looking leaves on cherry tomato plants
I have 2 types of cherry tomatoes in medium pots. They are having leaves that look try or like they have died out. The plants are still producing fruit and they are watered daily. I am in Houston, TX. Can you tell me what's going on?
- Answered by
Heather on
June 7, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The soil may be over dried, which actually causes it to repel water. Leave the hose on it for 15 min or so and just let the water run through the container to rehydrate the water.
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griley on
June 6, 2015A.probably too much water. try every other day. give the soil a chance to dry.
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Anonymous on
July 13, 2015Q.homegrown cherry tomatoes
Tomatoes are starting to ripen. One tasted very bitter. What causes bitterness? We used Miracle Grow vegetable garden soil for the first time. It was added to the existing soil as directed. So, why are they tasting sour/bitter?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2015A.There are actually a few things that can cause bitterness in tomatoes. One is the soil. I would have it tested to check its pH as well as any deficiencies. If the soil is too acidic, that factored in with the normal acidity of tomatoes can lead to a more bitter tasting tomato. If the soil is low on potassium, this can cause bitterness as well, especially if there has been lots of rain lately or if watering too much--this can leach potassium from the soil. In addition, picking them too early can lead to bitter tomatoes. Cooler than average temps can be a factor as well.
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Anonymous on
July 14, 2015Q.tomatoes with yellow leaves
The only tomato plant that has yellow leaves is my cherry tomatoes. There are about a hundred tomatoes on it and all of a sudden 75% of leaves are yellow. Could it be caused by too much snail repellent?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 16, 2015A.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htm
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