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We planted our tomato plants from seeds in those little pods that you can buy for a home greenhouse. We have a grow light and they were growing quite...
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tomato plants #561149
Asked May 14, 2019, 10:15 AM EDT
We planted our tomato plants from seeds in those little pods that you can buy for a home greenhouse. We have a grow light and they were growing quite well. The leaves weren't looking very good, so we replanted them this weekend in styrofoam cups as it is still pretty cool outside. The leaves now aren't green but a light brown, they still are upright. But I'm afraid maybe I need to do something else. Please take a look at my pictures that I have attached and if you can, let me know what I need to do. Thank you so very much!!!
Lake County South Dakota
Expert Response
It is difficult to tell from your pictures. Do your plants have drainage? The leaves look healthy, but need to be green. Question did you fertilize or did your potting soil have nutrients? Generally Nitrogen produces greening, but great care must be taken to not overfertilize. You might try a very very weak solution of plant food on a few to check the results.
I am sending you a link on growing tomatoes. There is a section on starting seeds and transplanting that may help you. https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-tomatoes-home-gardens#starting-seeds-173560
I hope another MG or expert picks up on your problem.
I am sending you a link on growing tomatoes. There is a section on starting seeds and transplanting that may help you. https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-tomatoes-home-gardens#starting-seeds-173560
I hope another MG or expert picks up on your problem.
Thank you so very much! I appreciate the quick response. I will read through the information.
You are welcome, I hope it helps.
