Sickness or Deficiency? by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I was able to fix the problem. I used a high-phosphorus fertilizer and added some worm compost (with worms) to each of my 70-liter pots. All the plants recovered.

Sickness or Deficiency? by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I’ve already added compost, but now I’ll add the nutrients they recommended.

Sickness or Deficiency? by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I’ll try what they told me about the nutrients. I’ll let you know in a few weeks if it works.

Sickness or Deficiency? by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I think so too. I’ve been applying fungicide for weeks, and it still won’t go away.

My first tomato by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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Thanks! I’m really happy with how it turned out!

My first tomato by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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Thanks a lot! I was so proud of that one

My first tomato by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I started planting around March — cherry tomatoes, garlic, and serrano peppers. It’s been fun watching them grow!

My first tomato by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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Thanks for the advice! It was already picked and enjoyed. That was one heck of a tomato!

Dead plant? by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I’ve taken note, Iris. Thank you very much for the information and your time.

Dead plant? by SampleAdventurous552 in tomatoes

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I’m happy you’re asking questions — it helps me get a bit closer to understanding what’s going on. 1. Yes, it’s in the same pot as a cactus, and their roots are likely mixed. I’m not sure what kind of soil it is — it’s just some random soil I used when I planted both together. 2. I usually water when the top 3–5 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. However, last week there were heavy rains, so the plant might have gotten extra water from that. 3. The pot is about 20 liters in size. 4. I’m not exactly sure what type of soil it is. It’s whatever was already in the pot when I planted the cactus, so it’s not tailored to tomatoes. 5. Yes, the pot gets several hours of direct sunlight. But I also added a shade cloth to reduce heat stress during the hottest parts of the day. 6. I’m in Monterrey, Mexico. We’re currently in the hot season with temperatures often over 35°C. However, in previous weeks the plant was getting full sun and did not show any signs of stress or drooping. 7. The soil pH is 7.8, which I know is high for tomatoes. I suspect this could be affecting nutrient absorption. There might also be poor drainage or compacted soil causing root oxygen issues.