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Tiny black spots on Tomato Leaves #470217

Asked July 13, 2018, 5:34 PM EDT

One of my four tomato plants has tiny black spots on a lot of the leaves. The other three do not.... yet. Any idea what is causing this? Thanks, Walt Young

Boulder County Colorado

Expert Response

It looks like Septoria Leaf Spot. It is a fungal disease (see below for a link to a Fact Sheet on Tomato issues).  Good sanitation will help.  Remove diseased leaves (though too many can weaken the plant, so use your best judgment), practice plant rotation next year as the fungus overwinters in the soil.  The fruit should remain unaffected, but at the end of the season, dispose of the plant, do not compost and remove all fallen leaves. 

Recognizing Tomato Problems: https://ask.extension.org/expert/questions/470217

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Thanks for contacting the Master Gardeners

Sandra and Judy

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 18, 2018, 12:44 PM EDT
Thanks so much, Sandra and Judy! 
The Question Asker Replied July 18, 2018, 7:45 PM EDT

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