Need help with diagnosis

[b54red]

That last tomato picture looks like it could be experiencing a slight iron deficiency either from lack of iron or the soil being too alkaline. Of course it could just be the light causing the light yellowing of the new growth.

I always keep a spray bottle with a mix of chelated iron and water ready so when I see that yellowing or lightning of the new growth I give it a good mist and it usually darkens the leaves back to a healthy green.

I think you might be worrying too much because those plants look really good to me. It is a rare thing when you don't see some blemishes on tomato leaves. By the time my seedlings are a foot tall I am already removing most of the lower leaves which will need removing eventually anyway.

Bill

[YonMon]

I was wondering about the lighter green color. The photo definitely makes it appear more pale than they are in actuality but they certainly are lighter green. I need to get a pH tester too. Any recommendations on the vial based tests or the reusable metal spike pH meters?

[YonMon]

The tomatoes seem to be doing well so far. I planted them in what I think is about 5 gallon containers (the cherry variety) and 20 gallon buckets for the Beefsteak. The Bulgarian triumph are not doing too well but I think this is because it rained a few times and the soil became too soggy for them. Hopefully they'll overcome the water and I can set them on a path to some good fruits.