I have 4 non-GMO heirloom tomato plant. They are producing fruit however, all of the leaves are now very sparse and not growing near the top of plants. More stem than leaves and they are very tiny. I water every other day so I would like to know what could be wrong. I did find some of the lower leave yellow with black spots.
Are these plants in the ground or containers?
Tomatoes grown in containers may need daily water and even twice a day if the weather is warm.
You also need to make sure that the soil is well draining and that the roots are not in soggy soil.
Tomatoes do need full sunshine.
The yellowing leaves as well as spots could be watering issues, pests or more serious disease issues.
These links will help you pinpoint the issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htm
The stems of my tomato plant has some brown/rusty markings on them. They appear to be deep and some are deeper than others. The fruit seems to be doing ok. Any ideas of what this could be and could it spread to my other plants? Thank you!
This looks to me like an insect, worm or caterpillar damage. It doesn't appear to be a disease; bacterial or fungal issue.
Inspect the plant for any pests that may be hiding under leaves.
I would spray the plants with Neem Oil. Neem Oil is organic and works as both an insecticide and fungicide.
It is safe for people, pets and Bees.
Here are some articles that may help with things to watch for.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-insect-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm
My tomatoe plants look great but when I get blooms on them, they turn yellow and die. My garden is in raised beds,I live in a hot climate, I Water often. I have Organic soil & compost. Added Epsom salts, ground egg shells. What am I doing wrong ?
There can be a few reasons for Tomatoes not setting fruit.
Here is an article that will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htm
I have 5 tomato plants and some of the tomatoes are developing a rotting spot at the bottom. I read this was due to calcium deficiency. Some sights suggested spraying the foliage, adding crumbled egg shells to the soil..... so many choices. Can you please tell me what would be the best thing to do. Thank you. Maria Czako
This is Tomato Blossom End Rot.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
I have 3 varieties all from seed, some in growbags in the greenhouse, some in pots outside, some directly in the ground outside. They have all stopped growing at two trusses, and the flowers have not opened and are dying, as are some of the plants. The ones in the greenhouse are the worst. They have been watered regularly.
In the greenhouse what are the temperatures. Though Tomatoes need warm weather, if the temperature is too hot, they plants will suffer.
Check that the soil is well draining. These links will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tips-for-growing-tomatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-temp-for-tomatoes.htm
how do I stop blossom end rot?
This article will help you resolve the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
Why are my tomato plants dying?
What are the symptoms? Here is a link to an article on tomato plant diseases and problems that you may find helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htm