Any master gardeners here

[nylic76]

I planted a few tomato plants a few days ago and some of them now have white spots on the leaves.  Does anyone have any idea as to what is causing this.  It is not fertilizer on the leaves because I did not use any.

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[TwoPockets]

My wife is a certified Master Gardener. She said it sounds like a lack of proper nutrients (fertilizer or good soil) or maybe just the plants are stressed from sitting in the nursery. Feed 'em and water 'em.

[CDN Smoker]

I am no where near a master gardener let along a gardener.

Why the plastic pipe and pastic bag? How did you set it all up?

[nylic76]

I am no where near a master gardener let along a gardener.

Why the plastic pipe and pastic bag? How did you set it all up?

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Google earth bucket and you'll learn all you need to know about the bucket.  They work very well.

[CDN Smoker]

I am no where near a master gardener let along a gardener.

Why the plastic pipe and pastic bag? How did you set it all up?

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Google earth bucket and you'll learn all you need to know about the bucket.  They work very well.

Many thanks, I'll start my bucket hunt tomorrow

[aliengriller]

A master gardener here, BUT, don't know very much   First, where are you located--that could have a big impact on what's happening.   Looks like it might be leafhoppers, BUT a bit early in most of the country for them critters.   Are they in pots or in the ground   IF they are in pots, could be the soil needs leaching from accumulated salts.   Other than that, have no clues.    Don't overwater and don't over fertilize--whatever you do, especially if it's early in the season for you.   That's about all I can add.

[spuds]

Dont know what it is,but seen it before.In fact,my transplants now maybe 75% have that.My experience is they most likely will live.

[smoker pete]

Not a master gardener but I did find this great article on your problem and how to solve it ...

http://www.tomatodirt.com/powdery-mildew-on-tomatoes.html

[spuds]

Im not sure thats powdery mildew,I have a big big problem with that,cant grow squash,doesnt look like what Ive seen for that,but bear in mind Im FAR away from being a gardening pro,very far.my new leaves that look just like yours are coming in green and healthy,knock on wood.

PM on my plants looks like a fuzzy white growth on top of leaves.

[nylic76]

 It's not powdery mildew.  I've had that on crepe myrtles.  That is a fuzzy substance.  This looks like the spots have been bleached.  The leaves are smooth.

[spuds]

Mine too,unless Im seeing it wrong then new growth should be fine.Mine is coming on just fine.