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Brown spots on tomato leaves
yeagerp
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Hi--
My tomatoes have been growing really well this year, but I've just noticed some small brown spots on the leaves of one of the two plants I have. The affected leaves are on the upper half of the plant, and I do not see any spots on the back side of the leaves. What I can see on the back appears to be what can be seen of the front othrough the leave itself.
In the interest of full disclosure, I have planted tomatoes in this same spot for the past three years. It is by far the sunniest spot in the yard, but perhaps I will need to make an adjustment. Also, while the weather is beginning to turn, it has been gray and rainy lately.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
regards,
Pete
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hope its not blight, very naughty growing tomatos in the same place 3 years running!
Blight spores are carried on the wind ... there's not really a problem with growing them in the same spot outside year after year. Most people do.
Those marks don't look like blight to me. I think the leaves have got wet during watering or because of rain ......... try to only get the water on the soil.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I didnt mean blight was soil born, but we are always told we should rotate any veg at least 3 years.
Looks like a bit of water spray on leaves to me, although if they've been outdoors, it could also be a bit of cold wind/frost/rain damage. Are you in the UK, Pete?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi all,
thank you for the insights. To be clear, I have only watered the soil at the base of the plants, but, we have had a good bit of rain and gray skies, so the theory that the leaves have been wet is a good one.
With respect to geography, I am located in Virginia, in the US. It will be 32 and very sunny here today.
Thanks again!
Do you get Gardeners World ma g Yeagerp?
I wouldn't worry too much then Pete. If the plants are doing well otherwise, then it shouldn't bother them.
If you have high temps, but also some rain, ventilation/air flow is important too, for the health of the plants. We got to 16 degrees here today where I live (Scotland) and with little wind so it was lovely. That passes for hot for me!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank you for the help!
No, I don't receive Gardener's World. Should I
Regards,
Pete
I don't read it either Pete
Good luck with your toms- hopefully they'll grow on well for you, but if you have any further problems come back and ask again. You'll have different conditions to many of us - but here in the UK there's a huge difference in conditions anyway between north and south, east and west. Up here, we tend to grow toms undercover because the temps aren't high enough and the weather can be inclement to say the least, even in summer. Once you're familiar with your own growing conditions, that makes it a bit easier to understand any issues you encounter.
A few pix will always help with advice too
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I didnt know you could get onto this forum without reading GW, you live and learn! Where are you fairygirl?