Drying and dying leaves?

rweakley · April 3, 2013

Planted my tomatoes in the ground, and they aren't doing so hot. I spoke with the master gardener at my local hardware store, and she told me that heirlooms have no resistance to disease and are best grown in buckets. In any case, I sprayed them with liquid copper upon planting and again about 10 or so days later. I also gave them an iron/micronutrient dose at her recommendation. Nothing seems to help them!

You can see the difference in the photos. I grow all by seed, and grow extras just in case. You can see how lush and healthy the ones in the 1/2 gallon containers look.

Any suggestions?

April 3, 2013	#1
rweakley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola Posts: 15	Drying and dying leaves? Planted my tomatoes in the ground, and they aren't doing so hot. I spoke with the master gardener at my local hardware store, and she told me that heirlooms have no resistance to disease and are best grown in buckets. In any case, I sprayed them with liquid copper upon planting and again about 10 or so days later. I also gave them an iron/micronutrient dose at her recommendation. Nothing seems to help them! You can see the difference in the photos. I grow all by seed, and grow extras just in case. You can see how lush and healthy the ones in the 1/2 gallon containers look. Any suggestions?