Knowledgebase
Tomatoe plant issues #871991
Asked June 07, 2024, 6:21 AM EDT
Ottawa County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Yvonne, thanks for the question.
The pictures show a few problems. The first picture show what appears to be sun scald on the leaves and possibly some insect feeding. The sun scald is a common problem when a plant is suddenly exposed to brighter light. It is a symptom of not being hardened off properly. The next two pictures seem to show some nutrient issues and possibly some watering issues or just transplant shock. This could be a nutrient deficiency or a pH problem. A soil test (Home | MSU Soil Test) would answer this problem. In lieu of a soil test, use a tomato fertilizer. Be sure to follow the instructions. Keep an eye on the spots. If they become more or bigger it could be a disease. Check out the following links:
More reasons for soil testing - Agriculture (msu.edu)
Growing tomatoes in home gardens | UMN Extension
I hope this helps.