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    OK - I was being too generous with the water and have given my toms too much water - they have gone quite yellow! How can I 'put this right'? Should I re-pot?

  • #2
    Too much water doesn't make tomatoes go yellow!! What size pots are they in at present, and are you feeding them? Pictures would help.

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    • #3
      I have a shiny new camera from Aldi! I shall pop out to the garden and take some snaps now!

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      • #4
        I had to consult FAQ's to check how to add a pic. They are in a variety of pots. I'm not certain I have done this correctly. Whoo-hoo, the preview shows my pic. Good photo - not so good veggies! Any advice would be welcome RL.
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        • #5
          They have run out of nutrients. They could do with going into bigger pots - the extra compost will give them a bit of a boost, and you should be feeding with Tomorite liquid feed (or own brand equivalent) weekly now they're carrying fruit. What variety are they?

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          • #6
            I shall repot and feed. There are 2 Tumbling Toms and 2 Red Alerts. Thanks for the help.

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            • #7
              They should make a good recovery if you follow Rusty Lady's advice. Good Luck.
              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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              • #8
                Good advice above, the other thing you might try is once you have repotted them for the first week feed tomorite on the first day, second water, third day Miracle Grow or other high nitrogen feed, forth day water and so on. This should ensure they get the boost they need.

                Colin
                Potty by name Potty by nature.

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                • #9
                  Thanks everyone - Colin, I went and bought some more tomato feed yesterday! Great minds and all that.

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                  • #10
                    Let us know what happens Susie and fingers crossed.
                    Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                    • #11
                      Update - Over watering tomatoes

                      I received some excellent advice last week regarding my 'poorly toms'. Thank you to Rusty Lady and Potstubsdustbins and Florence Fennel for help and good wishes. My tomatoes are now looking 100% better, foliage is a much healthier green and the fruit is ripening.

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                      • #12
                        Glad to hear they've recovered Susie, it's amazing how hardy they can be. I know from experience, I tried to drown mine and they've recovered too!
                        Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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