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I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have 3 tomato plants that are growing quite well. I have them in my conservtory but over the last few days the leaves have become really limp and today yellow spots/edges have appeared. I am not sure what the problem is. Think they re dying as the flowers that were there are disappearing!! I have kept them pretty well watered,(often let them get dry as afraid of overwater). I fed them tomato feed once a week for the last 2 weeks. Can see roots at bottom of pot - Should I transplant even as quite tall and well established. Maybe pots bit small?!Any advice!
i am growing tomatoes for the first time i have noticed flower bulbs have appeared however the top leaves inc vines have all become tightly twisted downwards.! i have checked for any insects , all the leaves are a healthy green . the plant looks odd as the bottom larger leaves are normal and then you have the smaller and smallest ones all tightly twisted into a ball. please advise it wiould be very much appreciated.
My neighboring allotment has potato blight, I have tomatoes in bags in an open tunnel beside them. Should I spray immediately or wait until there is a warning, when the weather is damp? I keep the foliage as dry as possible but there is some humidity in the tunnel. No sign of blight on the tomatoes yet.
Can I grow melons in the same polytunnel as cucumbers?
I installed a greenhouse for the first time this year. I have tomato plants grown from seed and from purchased seedlings and they are all failing: the plants are small and the foliage is speckled and quite yellowed. I have tried feeding them tomato food with no success. I recently put in a cucumber plant bought at a plant sale and the same has happened. Is this because it's too hot, too cold, too much direct sun, or what would you suggest? Many thanks
Is it worthwhile cultivating seedlings from old fallen tomatoes. I have a few growing in greenhouse.or should I just grow from new seeds this year?
I have raised some melon plants. ('Fast Break' and 'Charentais') Should I treat them the same way as cucumbers, or do they need any special care
Last year I had a problem with my tomatos some sort of fungus appeared on the leaves. I brought one of my plants to the local garden centre and they were unsure what the problem was suspecting it was a fungus but not sure. They then gave me a spray for the tomatoes they thought would fix the problem but it didnt. I thought it might have been my fault as I grew the plants from seeds. So this year I went to my local garden centre and bought the plants but the same problem us starting again. I have no idea what to do!! I have attached a photo of the problem. I really hope you can help as the joy of going into my green house is diminishing.
I am growing Frangipani from seed this year. A seedling germinated for me on 29 January and grew well until I potted it on. The packet came with dire warnings about root disturbance so I transplanted the seedling complete with its compost from the the original cell. The seed case was stuck on the top of the plant for a long time and I feared it would rot (as has happened with some Ricinus) so I removed it carefully. The seedling now stands at 1 1/4 inches but does not seem to be growing. I fear the compost is too dense and that I should have added some grit or perlite to the mix but am nervous to interfere because of the 'root disturbance' warnings. The seedling gets plenty of light but not direct sun and is indoors. I let it dry out between waterings. Have you any advice on what I should do?
I have a polytunnel, and have just discovered that my early potatoes look like they have been hit by what looks like blight - there are also some spots on my tomato plants - is this possible in early may - how do i get rid of it - can I plant new tomato plants in the tunnel - if so - do I need to just grow bags - will I have to change the soil in the borders for next year. I have now sprayed with dithane and cut off the bad foliage off the tubers - potatoes are the size of golf balls and marbles !! - can you please advise?
I have a Boskoop Glory vine in the green house that I planted last Nov. New shoots are appearing but it has tiny white/opaque spots on them, What are these and how do I treat it.I have blackcurrant bush in garden. I found a leaf with blisters on it, only one leaf. What is this and what should I do?
I have tomato plants indoors. Im afraid to put them outside yet because of the frosts. But even though i have put them in a bigger pot they are looking a bit stressed. I have fed them tomato feed but the leaves are a little yellow and withered. What should i do? Plant them out or keep them in side for another week or two?
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