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Black and white flecks on tomato plant
mark-lancaster
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in Fruit & veg
Hi everyone!
Was just about to go prune my tomato plants and i've noticed this on 2 of my 4 plants. I've separated them from the 2 that look ok but thought i'd check in here before condemning them. Any ideas what the stuff up the stem is? Hard to tell if it's bugs or a growth or just dust but not looking very pleasant!
Thanks in advance!
Mark.
Was just about to go prune my tomato plants and i've noticed this on 2 of my 4 plants. I've separated them from the 2 that look ok but thought i'd check in here before condemning them. Any ideas what the stuff up the stem is? Hard to tell if it's bugs or a growth or just dust but not looking very pleasant!
Thanks in advance!
Mark.
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The stems are covered in hairs if that's what you're referring to as dust.
They are sticky trichomes. They contain toxins that deter insects and often trap them
Billericay - Essex
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Thanks again!