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Pale Leaves in Tomato
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Tomatoes are the most popular home-grown vegetable, producing fruit from small cherry types to large beefsteaks
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Tomato care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to pale leaves in Tomato. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun — 8+ hours daily.
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Fertiliser
High potassium feed once fruiting begins. Balanced NPK before.
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Water
Deeply and regularly; 2–5cm per week. Consistent moisture prevents blossom end rot.
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Symptoms to look for in Tomato
- fiber_manual_recordWashed-out, pale colour
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing between veins
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Common causes in Tomato
- fiber_manual_recordIron deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordMagnesium deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordToo much direct sun
- fiber_manual_recordAlkaline soil
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How to diagnose pale leaves in Tomato
Interveinal yellowing on new growth = iron deficiency. On old growth = magnesium deficiency.
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How to treat pale leaves in Tomato
Apply chelated iron or Epsom salt as appropriate. Adjust soil pH.
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Preventing pale leaves in Tomato
Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants. Feed with micronutrient fertiliser.