We have 1 tomato plant growing in our garden and although they are ripening and turning red, they are covered in black patches. Any idea what is happening and how to fix it. I have posted some pictures here: http://weblog.xanga.com/yahooanswerspicture/629942979/tomato-problem.html
They get plenty of sun, manly afternoon, and plenty of water.
What is wrong?
2007-11-30 21:13:52 · 8 answers · asked by ASK A.S. 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I forgot to mention the climate.
We are in Sydney,Australia.
2007-11-30 21:15:20 · update #1
It is too much water..you actually water tomato plants when the leaves slightly start to curl..then soak good...Dont let them completey wither or curl real bad ..just when the first signs of curling show..
2007-11-30 23:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like anthracnose which is common in a lot of veg crops. spray with a copper/sulfur spray and see if that does not improve the problem. If nothing works within 3 to 4 weeks pull the plants and burn them as anthracnose can survive composting and can infect your soil. this could also be a blight of some kind.
Next year be sure to mulch the plants as soon as you put them in the ground and try to find cultivars that are blight resistant. Also don't plant in the same spot.
2007-11-30 23:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ohiorganic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a bacterial infection. A copper-based spray might help, although it won't cure the problem on fruit that is already showing symptoms.
Alternatively, it could be sooty mould. Aphids feed on plant sap and then excrete 'honeydew' from their rear ends. This sugary liquid quickly becomes colonised by fungi to produce black spots. Check out the undersides of leaves and stems for small, winged insects.
2007-11-30 21:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by LynGardener 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local garden shop.
I have had a few do that but usually one just once in a while.
Are they touching each other or touching the dirt?
It's winter here and I miss our home grown tomatoes.
There has to be a reason, I hope you find out and by all means enjoy those tomatoes.
Now I'm hungry for a bacon and tomatoe sandwich at 1:30 in the a.m.
2007-11-30 21:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Next time you plant,try adding lime powder to your soil.
2007-12-01 02:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by woodburner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they get every thing much more they need thats only the problem. we should give food,water,minerals to every organism that much is required. ok!
2007-11-30 21:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by cool raj 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have u used Insecticides ,I think its due to weeds
2007-11-30 21:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by priya 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it has something to do with the seeds..
2007-11-30 21:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by crazylebaneselily 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋