How to Save Yellow, Purplish, and Weak Looking Tomato Plants - Nitrogen!: Two Minute TRG Tips

Young tomato plants can get yellow, get a purple look to their stems, look weak, and appear stuck. The best approach is to use water-soluble nitrogen first and see how they respond over a week. Don't over love them and load them up with more than they might need.

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[nicolemarie]

I’m up at 4:55 am on the west coast thinking about my garden. Then your video pops up about exactly what is happening to my tomatoes. I was looking at them today and completely baffled by my tomatoes that are struggling. Guess what I’m doing at 6:30 now ...going out to my garden with my 5:11! Thanks Gary! You are amazing, so helpful, and right on time with your advice!!!

[divyawildfree]

Weather took a toll on my tomato plants but I think they have a strong will to survive, I am here so I can help my tomato plants a little. Thank you!!

[kimmcdonagh]

Just love your channel. Not just great info; but such a wonderful, helpful & encouraging presentation

[LillyR]

Thanks Gary I wish the weather would straighten out I'm using fish emulsion also thanks for the tips 🦋🦋🦋

[somewhere]

Wow! Your cherry tomato trellis is awesome.

[Just-Nikki]

My book came in yesterday and I’m so excited to start reading it!

[monicalemmer]

Thanks Gary...you are the gardeners go to....

[RoseAde]

Perfect timing! My tomatoes looked the same and I did exactly what you showed us, about two days ago. I’m hoping it goes well.

[revandenburg]

Just in Time, as always. Similar situation to the commenter Nicole. Watching all my Healthy tomatoes turning yellow with purplish stems and underside of leaves. I really like that you have a way of calming the anxiety many of us feel who Don't know what to do to fix it. Not a big deal just give it some fish emulsion, Nothing to freak out about. Love It! Thanks so much as Always.

[sharlawatkins]

This was super helpful. I'm in your zone so your videos are so timely. Thank you!

[colleenborchardt]

Thank you for this!!! I have some tomatoes I started awhile ago, still small but purple. Now I know why. I will go out and get some fish emulsion!!!

[vee]

Thank you, great information like always, by the way it was really nice to see you with calikim i have learn a lot from the both of you 🌱💚

[louisguagenti]

Thank you! I’m having exactly this problem. I have fish emulsion and will apply today. Thank you 🙏!

[BigSmoce]

Holy cow thank you!!! I have 12 tomato plants at about 6 weeks old and they look like this....I knew I could find a vid from you on what the problem may be...didn't expect it to be today's video, lol

[Shelzbells]

yep, I have many plants that looks like that. Ive grown almost all of my tomatoes, peppers, cukes and melons all from seed this year. Im looking forward to seeing all those cherry tomatoes in colors that you have.

[davemeeks]

This is why I plant a large number in black pots and keep them above ground until June. Although I planted what will be my main season tomatoes at the same time, those that are in the pots are 6 times bigger and healthier. You could spread a little black plastic strips around your raised beds and on the soil to help increase and keep the temperature up until real warmth arrives. As temperatures continue to fall each growing season it would be best if you continue to adapt to cooler temperatures for spring and fall.

[juicebox]

Today is the day, Gary. The nights here in Md may not see the 40s again. :-) Woohoo! Still may be a bit too cold for the pepper seedlings at night, but I've been bringing them out of the grow shed every morning. Thanks for the Two Minute Tip!

[TheAndroidk]

A few dwarf tomatoes of mine have almost fully yellowed, going to repot them and try this.

[BlackDogDesigns]

Great tip, I always have to laugh when I do Fish Emulsion my yard smells like dock at the lake🐟