ailing tomato plant

[Ian_5]

Guys

would be very grateful if you could tell me what's attacking my tomato plant and what the best treatment is (assuming there is an option!). this is the worst affected but there are others which appear to be showing smiilar symptoms...

thanks for any help

ian

[VirginVegGrower]

Sun scorch - did you get the leaves wet/splashed? Not detrimental.

[rustylady]

It's hungry. How long has it been in that pot, and what size is the pot?

[Ian_5]

thanks for the replies.

rusty lady - yep it's definitely overdue for repotting, the yellowness is nutrient deficiency do you think? would that cause the lower branches to wilt though? and the new growth at the top is very health - it's started to flower?

VVG - this was my initial thought as it happened to my plants last year but seems to be working it's way up the plant starting from the lowest branches. is it possible the sun scorch damage has let something fungal take hold?

thanks again

ian

[rustylady]

The pot is too small, the plant is hungry and thirsty. Get it re-potted asap.

It's natural for the lower leaves to go yellow and fall off when they have done their job but they will do this a lot quicker in poor conditions.

[Scarlet]

^^^^^ Just wot she said!

[Ian_5]

ok great, thanks for advice, pleased it's easy to put right... best get myself in gear and repot!

[Keira]

It's organic for the reduced results in to go yellow-colored and drop off when they have done their job but they will do this a lot faster in inadequate circumstances.