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Tomato Disease #791131

Asked May 16, 2022, 6:27 PM EDT

Hi, Your center on Shawan Road said we should email this request to you. We received tomato plants from Burpee that are now diseased. We would like to know what this is (see photos) and if it is treatable. Thanks, Steve

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

These plants do not look diseased. This damage is likely due to environmental injury such as cold nights, wide temperature swings, and  strong winds.  It is likely the plants will grow out of the injury.   Please take a look at the Extension website link on growing tomatoes:  https://extension.umd.edu/resource/tomatoes#:~:text=Planting%20tomato%20facts&text=Full%20sun%20requires%20direct%20light,and%20whether%20staked%20or%20caged. They do require lots of sun and space; staking helps also. 
Debbie
Answered by University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.  For more information on a variety of yard and garden topics, visit the HGIC program web page and blog, Maryland Grows. Replied May 17, 2022, 8:57 PM EDT

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