dvdai
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roma

I've got some roma's in pots and the leaves have this discoloration along with some drying and curling:

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When I first planted I added Osmocote plant food, about a tablespoon. The pot is about 1 foot tall and 8 inches wide approximately. I am a novice gardener.

Any suggestions as to why the leaves are doing this?

There is, also, about 5 flowers on the plant.

Thanks,

DVDAI

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Kisal
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I don't know what's causing the problem with the leaves, but I will say that an 8-inch pot is not nearly large enough for a tomato plant. They need at least a 5-gallon bucket or larger.

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hendi_alex
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That looks like sun scald or wind damage, should cause no long term damage. I agree though that the tomatoes need to be in at least a 3 gallon container is using drip and five gallon or larger if hand watering.



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