Help with identifying what is wrong with my plants

[brengolio]

This seemed to happen over nite........ the leaves cured and stems have a brownish tint in the stems...... also it seems something is cutting into the leaves........ any help would really be appreciated

[cushman350]

I have had a few leaf splits but no browning so maybe yours is different. Mine went away with new leaves, it was early right after planting outside.

[brengolio]

I think my problem is different because these plants have never been inside........ thanks for your replay

[ireilly]

I looked at the disease and pest locators on the TAMU site and one other but nothing matched exactly. Unfortunately you may need to wait and see how it progresses, or you can try to treat, but sometimes the affliction is not treatable, only preventable using sealing-type coatings like kaolin.

Sorry couldn't be more helpful. Maybe others have seen this.

[BlackestKrim]

My guess is some combination of bug munching and possible phosphorous deficiency.

P deficiency could be causing the darkening stems. Are they more purple or more brown? How cold has it been at night lately, particularly last night? I know P deficiency in leaves can be caused by cold, and is fairly harmless and will go away when it warms up.

Otherwise I'd have to agree with others that say to wait and see what happens. You could put on some mild insecticide soap if you are concerned about bug damage.

[ObliqueAngles]

Hi.

BlackestKrim has a good question -- is the darkening more of a purple color or a brown color? Purple would suggest a phosphorous deficiency due to either cold weather (probably not an issue in your area) or the need for some fertilizer.

If the darkening is more of a brown color, let us know if the problem has progressed.

[brengolio]

I would say more brown..........

[brengolio]

seems like all is well............ alittle curl in the leaves but much better.......... the stalk is a nice green color now........... thanks for the help.........