Potted Tomato Plants Looking Blackish and Unhealthy

The leaves on my potted tomato plants are not green and vibrant like they used to be. This is my first garden, so I am learning as I go. The leaves are getting light green and blackish, and are drooping. Why?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 06/20/2011 @ 12:26 pm

It sounds like they may be overwatered. Make sure the plants have very good drainage and are not sitting in standing water. This article may help:

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