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Who likes to garden year around? I have some really neat micro tomatoes growing. Bonsai MD, Mohammed MD and I'm starting Orange Dream MD. Look at those pretty little tomato flowers on such small plants! It's seriously so easy! 🍅🌱🌼

07/04/2024

Super important

🌿🌞 Your garden is in full bloom, and it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor! How are your tomato plants doing? If you're noticing some issues, don't worry! Let's troubleshoot a few common tomato problems. 🍅✨

🍅 Blossom End Rot: Those black-bottomed tomatoes? It's called blossom end rot, caused by a calcium imbalance. Keep your watering consistent (not too much or too little). Pick off the affected fruits to save nutrients for the healthy ones. You can still eat these tomatoes—just cut off the black part! 🚰💦

🍃 Spotted Leaves: Spots on your tomato leaves are signs of disease, usually starting at the ground level. Remove the diseased leaves (up to a third of the plant is safe to remove). Water the soil, not the leaves, and use mulch at the base. Avoid planting tomatoes in the same spot every year. And remember, don't eat or can diseased fruits! 🛑🍂

🌿 Big Foliage, Few Tomatoes: Got a big, leafy plant but few tomatoes? Check your tomato variety and days to maturity. Too much fertilizer or nitrogen could be the culprit. Ensure balanced fertilization and consistent watering to promote fruit growth. 🌼🍃

🐛 Missing Stems/Branches: If whole sections of your plant are gone, look out for Tomato Hornworms! These green caterpillars can devour your plant quickly. Manually remove them to save your tomatoes. 🔍🦗

🌞 Drooping/Wilting Plants: Drooping plants often mean they need more water. Consistent watering is key. Also, make sure your tomatoes get at least 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. 🌞💧

Save and share these tomato plant problems to be able to identify them if they happen in your garden. 🍅🌱🌟

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