Blight Or Drought?

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hi. This is my tomato plant leaves. They seem to be showing symptoms of blight or septoria leaf spot. Although underwater is definitely a possibility. I just put in richer dirt rather than alkaline clay. Much better drainage.

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PcolaGrower
9 years ago
Looks more like some weather damage (wind and sunburn), did you harden them off before planting out. I'll let some of the more experienced chime in though, but I don't think it is disease quite yet.
gorbelly
9 years ago
Yeah, could be burn. Could also be pest. Do the spots start off looking water-soaked or bruised, or do thin areas and holes show up suddenly? If the damage appears suddenly without looking "soft" or water-soaked first, I would guess it's physical damage from the elements or pests.
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gorbelly
9 years ago
Pretty sure it's not drought, though.
Liam Coldwell (Zone 9a) thanked gorbelly
digdirt2
9 years ago
Based on the photos I wouldn't call it either, especially not drought. Just environmental damage. I would remove those leaves from the plants however and continue to monitor them.

Dave
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Liam Coldwell (Zone 9a)
Original Author
9 years ago
Ok thanks