Hi, Cynthia. Thanks for reaching out to the helpline about your tomatoes. Our plant pathologist, Ann Hazelrigg, was not able to access your photos, but based on your description, she said, ”anytime something happens this quickly to all the plants is usually due to an abiotic issue (non infectious)…. I suspect the fish emulsion has burned the plants. Tender plants can be very vulnerable. Especially if it is sprayed on leaves or stems. If drenched, the salts may have burned the roots. However, if it is only from spraying the tops, the roots may still be alive and may recover, but things will be set back.”

Does this sound like it could be the culprit?  Is there any other factor that is unique to your plot?  Let us know.  In the meantime we’ll get the photos (which opened just fine here) to  Ann to see what she says.

Dear Juanita,

Hi, Cynthia.  You're welcome, but the thanks really go to our expert EMG plant pathologist, Ann Hazelrigg (who will see these posts!)

So, Ann was able to look at the photos this afternoon, and she said that the leaves definitely look 'burned'.  You may have just 'fried' the leaves and the plants will recover.  Watch the new growth and hopefully it will come out green and healthy.

Good luck, and yes, leave the mothering to Mother Nature!

Thank you all so much! Vermonters are so lucky to have such an educated source for garden help!