Thanks Pete and Kitty - both very helpful replies and much appreciated.
I'll take a look this weekend and see what I find; potting up only if the time is right.
I have another three tomato plants which are bigger because my mum gave them to me and she started hers earlier. A couple of them have started to develop light faded areas on some leaves. So has a young french bean plant as well. Any ideas what might be causing it??
It's the same sort of problem Max. Tomatoes come from South America so they're conditioned to perform in that climate, which is nothing like the climate in the UK over the last few months. So we have to do the best we can.
It maybe that there's been some condensation on those leaves then they've got cold which has caused minor necrosis. Just keep them warm and out of draughts with lots of sunlight (without baking them). It is tricky. I sometimes go to work on a cold cloudy day so leave my g/house mostly closed, them we get baking hot sun and the temps soar to 40c! the reverse also happens of course - all part of the trials and tribulations of gardening
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Thanks for the quick and helpful responses. That's good to hear then. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't the start of a disease or something... Perhaps I need to get them back indoors a little earlier than I have been. They do seem to have enjoyed the sunny vacations in the garden, but then I get carried away with other jobs out there and before you know if the time has passed and the temps started to drop. All part of the learning.
I am making use of the rainy day today by potting up my toms for the second time (into 4-5" pots). I now know it is good practise to bury the stems because it encourages more rooting from the buried stems. But I wanted to check whether it is ok to bury the stems to a point ABOVE the first seed leaves? That's me first question...
But also for future reference, it would be handy to know how much stem can be buried. I'll need to know that when it comes time to plant them in their final beds... Is up to the first true leaves OK (or around there) ok?
I usually bury up to the bottom set of leaves each time I pot them on - up to the first set of proper leaves the first time. I don't go above that.
It encourages more roots from the stem and helps keep the plants stable as they grow. It's especially important if they're going outside and the site is windier.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank for the advice. All done and all looking good. But I have another question if I may? And it might be a stupid so apologies in advance if it is...!
Are my young tomato plants ok to be outside in the sun all day on a hot day (like today in Norfolk )? And how about if we get a real scorcher? I know tomatoes are renowned for liking the sun, but because they are young 'uns and have been indoors for much of their younger days, or outdoors in more cloudy conditions, will full on sun potentially do them any harm? Should I be looking for dappled shade at midday?
It's a judgement Max. If it's really scorching, then leave them somewhere they won't shrivel up. That can happen surprisingly quickly. A good few hours in a place they won't get the full force of the sun would be the ideal. You can gradually move them to sunnier spots after they've had that for a few days.
You just have to be vigilant with watering. If they're wilting and flagging, move them into a little bit of shade and water them, but don't just drown them and leave them in full sun. It's a bit like humans....
Never stupid to ask the question. It might seem obvious to lots of people, but it isn't when you're starting out with any plant and you want to succeed. Good luck - looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labours
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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These are chillies I'm potting on today Max, just to show you what to look for when it's time to pot on into bigger pots.
Roots peeping out the bottom of the pot....
Carefully tipped it out and look at that, lots of lovely roots at the edges of the pot....
Hope this helps, good luck with your toms ?
Thanks Pete and Kitty - both very helpful replies and much appreciated.
I'll take a look this weekend and see what I find; potting up only if the time is right.
I have another three tomato plants which are bigger because my mum gave them to me and she started hers earlier. A couple of them have started to develop light faded areas on some leaves. So has a young french bean plant as well. Any ideas what might be causing it??
Thanks again
Max
They're probably a bit cold Max. Toms and French beans like the warmth. Even indoors on a windowsill it can get a bit nippy overnight.
It's the same sort of problem Max.
Tomatoes come from South America so they're conditioned to perform in that climate, which is nothing like the climate in the UK over the last few months. So we have to do the best we can.
It maybe that there's been some condensation on those leaves then they've got cold which has caused minor necrosis.
Just keep them warm and out of draughts with lots of sunlight (without baking them). It is tricky. I sometimes go to work on a cold cloudy day so leave my g/house mostly closed, them we get baking hot sun and the temps soar to 40c! the reverse also happens of course - all part of the trials and tribulations of gardening
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Thanks for the quick and helpful responses. That's good to hear then. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't the start of a disease or something... Perhaps I need to get them back indoors a little earlier than I have been. They do seem to have enjoyed the sunny vacations in the garden, but then I get carried away with other jobs out there and before you know if the time has passed and the temps started to drop. All part of the learning.
Cheers!
Hi all
I am making use of the rainy day today by potting up my toms for the second time (into 4-5" pots). I now know it is good practise to bury the stems because it encourages more rooting from the buried stems. But I wanted to check whether it is ok to bury the stems to a point ABOVE the first seed leaves? That's me first question...
But also for future reference, it would be handy to know how much stem can be buried. I'll need to know that when it comes time to plant them in their final beds... Is up to the first true leaves OK (or around there) ok?
Many thanks
Max
I bury mine at least up to the first true leaves when planting into their final positions - which I done on tuesday this week
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
I usually bury up to the bottom set of leaves each time I pot them on - up to the first set of proper leaves the first time. I don't go above that.
It encourages more roots from the stem and helps keep the plants stable as they grow. It's especially important if they're going outside and the site is windier.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank for the advice. All done and all looking good. But I have another question if I may? And it might be a stupid so apologies in advance if it is...!
Are my young tomato plants ok to be outside in the sun all day on a hot day (like today in Norfolk
)? And how about if we get a real scorcher? I know tomatoes are renowned for liking the sun, but because they are young 'uns and have been indoors for much of their younger days, or outdoors in more cloudy conditions, will full on sun potentially do them any harm? Should I be looking for dappled shade at midday?
It's a judgement Max. If it's really scorching, then leave them somewhere they won't shrivel up. That can happen surprisingly quickly. A good few hours in a place they won't get the full force of the sun would be the ideal. You can gradually move them to sunnier spots after they've had that for a few days.
You just have to be vigilant with watering. If they're wilting and flagging, move them into a little bit of shade and water them, but don't just drown them and leave them in full sun. It's a bit like humans....
Never stupid to ask the question. It might seem obvious to lots of people, but it isn't when you're starting out with any plant and you want to succeed. Good luck - looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labours
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...