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Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

I need help, this is my first year starting tomato's from seeds. My plants are about 7 weeks old. I've had them outside yeasterday and by the end of the day they were all turning light brown on the tops of the leafs. They were fine till I set them outside. What's going on?

Thanks

Kenny

5/5/2008 4:15:34 PM

Wi

Are you keeping enough water in the pots? Did you leave them outside all day the first time out?

5/5/2008 4:24:54 PM

California High Desert CinnamintStick@msn.com

Did you harden them off? I get mine use to the outside slowly. I put them in a sheltered area in part shade out of the wind for a few hours only. It is best to have them just slightly moist so they get use to a little drought but don't let them dry out. Add more time each day letting them into a little more direct sunlight. It is good to do this with most plants started by seed indoors.

5/5/2008 4:35:35 PM

Pataskala,OH

sun scald

5/5/2008 8:26:26 PM

Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

Nic2Nic,
I would have guessed sun burn. Can it be fixed?

Thanks

Kenny

5/5/2008 8:42:20 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

It depends on the severity. Get them partially covered/shaded tomorrow & see if they perk back up. If they do, uncover them gradually.

5/5/2008 11:48:21 PM

Pataskala,OH

sun scald / sun burn same thing

5/6/2008 7:32:35 PM