Purple leaves on my tomatoes

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by esdel, May 20, 2011.

  1. esdel

    esdel Apprentice Gardener

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    Sorry for another question,

    I've noticed that some of the leaves on my tomatoes have turned purple.

    There seems to be plenty of yellow flowers tho.

    Its this something to worry about.
     
  2. boebrummie

    boebrummie Gardener

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    just ignore it. probably down to the cold. when it warms up it should return to normal. unless someone corrects me on this, although most plants tend to have a slight purple area where a side stem meets a larger stem, which is also normal.
     
  3. Sueliz

    Sueliz Gardener

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    I think,s it,s the cold too, don,t worry, they pick up when the weather warm,s up.
     
  4. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    Yes it's the cold that causes tomato leaves to go purple. Are your's outside?
    They will recover but it may take a week or two before they start actively growing again.
     
  5. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

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    Best to keep them above 10C minimum, otherwise they stall and take a while to get going again.
     
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