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2 of my tomato plants leaves are turning black. Can someone tell me what that means.

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Lori

If you could add some pictures it would help. Also the size, are they in the pots, in the garden, ect? It makes it hard to say much without knowing more. JD

Yes, more information would be good.
Didn't you say you planted them in the garden? Did you harden them off first?

Here are some pictures of one of the plants, the black area is a little hard to see but there.

Dave, yes I put the plants in the garden on Monday. They had been going in and outside for over 2 weeks before that.
Thanks

Lori

From what I can tell I see what appears to be a little sunburn on the leaves in the bottom photo. I think I've picked out the spots you are talking about. How are you watering? Have you sprayed with anything. It appears to just be spots. I would watch them and see what happens in a few days. You can also take a few leaves down to your extension agent. I would mulch around the plant before long. That prevents splash ups which can get things on the leaves. Some of the leaves have a good green color from what I can tell. If it is a few leaves you can remove them. Best of luck. JD

Elk,

Thanks for your reply. I did take a cut of a leaf up to a local farmer and he told me that the plants just got cold. We have not had any frost but we did get a night last week that was windy, rainy and in the high 40's. He said I didn't have anything to worry about, and if the leaves start to turn yellow just pluck them off. He thinks with the rain hitting the leaves and a windy chilly night they just got cold. Here's hoping that they will be ok. :) thanks for the advice!

Lori

That is basically what I could make out. Don't think you have anything to worry about. But after over 40 years growing a garden and tomatoes don't panic like I used too. Have learned to be more laid back. LOL. Keep us informed how they do. And like I said a little mulch will keep anything on the ground from splashing up when it rains ect.. I've found that causes most of the problems I have. JD