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Tomato leaf discoloration #878692
Asked July 25, 2024, 9:23 AM EDT
Arenac County Michigan
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Hi Jeff, thanks for the question.
This does look like a Magnesium deficiency. The lower leaves being located on the bottom of the plant and the distinct interveinal chlorosis makes a good case for this deficiency. Low soil magnesium may be the cause especially in light sandy soil. High potassium can inhibit magnesium uptake as can a pH outside of a tomatoes acceptable range. High levels of calcium with low levels of magnesium can also cause an uptake issue. Imbalance of the ratio of nutrients will cause deficiencies. A soil test (Home | MSU Soil Test) can help. Magnesium can be added with Epsom salts (see link). Check out the following links:
Monitoring and Correcting Magnesium Deficiency in High Tunnels (sdstate.edu)
I hope this is helpful.