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Sticky 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 sticky leaves in Tomato. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Humidity
Moderate. Good airflow reduces disease.
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Light
Full sun — 8+ hours daily.
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Symptoms to look for in Tomato
- fiber_manual_recordSticky, shiny residue on leaves
- fiber_manual_recordBlack sooty mould
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Common causes in Tomato
- fiber_manual_recordHoneydew from aphids, scale, mealybugs, or whitefly
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How to diagnose sticky leaves in Tomato
Inspect undersides of leaves for soft-bodied insects.
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How to treat sticky leaves in Tomato
Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Wipe leaves clean.
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Preventing sticky leaves in Tomato
Regular inspection. Introduce beneficial insects.