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- Q.TOMATOES - WILL TOMATOES LEAVES IN WINTER STAY GREEN OR TURN YELLOW AND FALL OFF?
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flfranb on
August 16, 2018
Winter Park, FloridaQ.Problem with tomato plants
I tried to grow tomatoes this year. I used plant bags and new soil, as instructed, and I still contracted some kind of bug or virus. I noticed in May that the lower leaves were starting to yellow and curl. The leaves were also spares. It continued up my plants until it just ruined my plants. I went to my local Extension center for help and they told me it was affids and to spray with inspecticidal soap which I did. The plants continue to die so I went out and got four new plants and kept them on the other side of the house. They also got the same problem. Here is a picture of the plants. The first pic is how they look today. I personally think it was some kind of virus that got them bcz spray did not work at all. Please tell me your thoughts. Thanks!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 17, 2018A.There can be a number of pests and disease that attack our tomato plants!
It can be frustrating!If your Extension Service found Aphid evidence, I would certainly agree. Aphids can harm the plants and even leave the plants open to other disease. Aphids can move around the property, so even though you relocated, they can spread.
These articles have more information for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htm
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- Asked by
John Noblett on
August 16, 2018
Wexford,IrelandQ.Why are my tomatoes splitting,just turning red?
I planted them outside this year,always had them in my greenhouse.Never happened before.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 17, 2018A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-cracking.htm
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Anonymous on
August 27, 2018Q.Tomatoes
Why do my tomato storks turn brown and die . When I cut the infected part off a brown dust falls onto other plants . Now the whole greenhouse is infected. What can I do ?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 28, 2018A.This is likely a Tomato Blight.
This article has more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blight.htm
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oldspice on
August 27, 2018
03446Q.What type of tomatoes are these?
My friend gave me this tomato plant that was grown from seed. Her friend gave it to her and didn't say what type it was. What type is it?????????????
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 29, 2018A.There are more than 3,000 varieties of heirloom or heritage tomatoes in active cultivation worldwide and more than 15,000 known varieties. I'm sorry I can't identify your tomato plant.
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Anonymous on
September 2, 2018Q.TOMATOES
WILL TOMATOES LEAVES IN WINTER STAY GREEN OR TURN YELLOW AND FALL OFF?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 4, 2018A.The USDA zone in Flippin, Arkansas is 6b, which means your tomatoes won't survive the winter at all. Technically tomatoes are perennials and can stay green and produce fruit all year long... in zones 11 and above. This means that most gardeners just have to treat them as annuals and accept that they'll die at the end of the growing season.
You can read more about tomato cold hardiness here:
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painswick7 on
September 4, 2018
UK GL6 6XXQ.Lots of green tomatoes but not reddening
I started my tomato plant indoors but have taken it inside since temperatures here in the UK are down to 50 at night and not that warm during the day. I placed the plant in our conservatory. I have at least 50 green tomatos but none seem to be ripening. What can I do? I need to trim off some longer shoots so just did that two days ago. I have also given it tomatoe feed in its water.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 4, 2018A.These links can help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/what-make-tomatoes-turn-red.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/how-to-turn-green-tomatoes-red-how-to-store-tomatoes-in-the-fall.htm
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Anonymous on
September 19, 2018Q.Tomatoes
Hi I wonder could you please advise me, my tomatoes have outgrown my little plastic greenhouse so i lifted it off and just have them outside, however they are still very green and Im unsure what to do, some are starting to rot as well, Ive uploaded a cpl of pics
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 20, 2018A.It does appear that one of them is suffering a fungal infection, due to high humidity.
As for the ripening process... Use fertilizers that are high in Phosphorus, and Potassium, as these will hurry the ripening process along a little faster.
Now back to the fungal issue. I recommend a solution that I use often. If you don;t have, or can't get all of the ingredients, then it will be ok. I just use them all because they are safe, and cover a very broad spectrum of issues together. The recipe is as follows:
First, you will want to prime the ground with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any infection in the soil. I Also like to spray the plant itself. Mix a few drops of one or more of these ingredients into warm water with a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, lavender oil, neem oil, garlic oil, cinnamon extract/oil and for really bad cases, also add clove oil.
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