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Re: Tan spots

Diana Mallea wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I've started about 40 tomato plants (6 varieties)  inside with Jiffy 7
> peat pellets.  Most have now been transplanted into 4" peat pots.  For a
> while they were enclosed in homemade plastic  tents.  I opened the tents
> about two weeks ago, so air could circulate (I started noticing white
> fuzzy stuff on the soil surface).  They live on sunny window sills.  The
> sizes range from 2" to approximately 6" tall.  They are moist not wet
> (now that the tents are open).

I don't believe you have to worry about the white fuzzy stuff. Probably
just mold due to the moisture. I have encountered this before. I just
gently stir the surface dirt with a straw. Usually stops the growth.
>
> This morning I noticed some very pale tan spots starting to form on the
> larger leaves of  3 of the San Remos.  I haven't noticed this on any of
> the others.  These San Remos are also in close proximaty to each other.
> I've isolated those three just in case its contageous.  I look at all
> the plants twice a day and this is the first time I have noticed this
> coloration. Does anyone know what this is?  Will it spread?  Am I going
> to loose my babies?  Oh yes, this will be my first year square foot
> gardening, hence the 40 plants.  I wanted to fit as many as I could
> within my two planting areas/gardens.

I believe the tan spots are caused by the cooler air now being able to
circulate around the young plants. They will adjust and should be fine.

I know if I'm way off base here someone will jump in or at least express
their opinion on the matter.
>
> Sorry for such a long note, but I wanted to give you all the facts.
> Would appreciate any help you could give.
>


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