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DannyD April 14, 2016 01:01 PM

HELP! White spots/leaf damage on tomato seedlings
 
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Hi, I need help diagnosing an issue affecting some Tappy's Heritage tomato seedlings I transplanted on 4/3. A few days ago, I noticed white spots and some leaf damage on some of their leaves.

Planted these from seed around the start of March in an organic seedling mix from Scotts or one of the other big soil/fertilizer producers. They've been on a windowsill that gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight and good indirect light the rest of the day. Our apartment tends to be pretty dry.

Was thinking this might be a case of powdery mildew...? But not sure. I have little experience diagnosing plant issues and am just going off the pics in troubleshooting guides some of the university extensions put out.

Lindalana April 19, 2016 01:58 AM

Burn?

KarenO April 19, 2016 10:45 AM

Hmmm any sign of insects? Spider mites, other houseplants? Have they been outside at all?
KarenO

TexasTycoon April 19, 2016 11:37 AM

What does the underside of the leaves look like?

DannyD April 25, 2016 10:40 AM

Underside of the leaves look clean. We have noticed some very small/fine webbing (like a tiny spiderweb) on one or two of these, either on the top of the leaf or connecting the leaf to the stem.

Similarly, I did notice similar webbing on the top of the leaf of a Colocasia that's sitting near these. They haven't been outside yet. On a sunny window ledge in a pretty dry/well-ventilated apartment.

KarenO April 25, 2016 11:48 AM

Thought so, spider mites. Spray with safers soap.
KarenO

DannyD April 25, 2016 01:03 PM

Thanks for the advice. Will neem oil work as well? Have some handy.

KarenO April 25, 2016 01:14 PM

yes, its would, a bit harsh for seedlings so caution
KarenO


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