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  1. darryle

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    Hello! I live in London. I planted tomatoes in my small garden plot in our house. However, it seems dying. Is there a way to prevent my tomatoes from dying?
     
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    :sign0016: to GC @darryle

    So, you've planted your tomatoes outside and without any protection? Have I understood that correctly? Have you had any frosts recently?
    Did you plant in sun or shade?
    Did you water well so they didn't dry out?
    Do you have any photo's of the plants?

    My initial thoughts are that you have planted them out too early.
     
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      Hello and welcome to the forum darryle.

      I agree with "M" it is way too early for tomatoes assuming they are outdoors rather than in a greemhouse? They are tender plants and really need to be at 10C or above, frost will kill them and anything below 5C will turn them purple and set them back for a few weeks.
       
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        Welcome to the forum Darryle. Tomatoes like heat so if they are outside, is there some way you can protect them while the sun is not heating them?
         
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        Hi ...welcome to GC :sign0016: :spinning:

        As has already been advised, it's too chilly for toms to be outside. I wouldn't put my outdoor toms out until the end of May/June. Even though you're in London, I still think the cold is finishing them off.
         
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        Welcome to Gardeners Corner Darryle. :) I agree, it's far to cold outside for tomatoes, mine are still indoors waiting to be moved to the greenhouse.
         
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        That is why my tomatoes died.
         
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