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Western PA

I have a mess of giants tomatoes in pots and I am noticing that the underside of the leaves on almost all of them are getting a purple color to them. I grew some last year but can't remember if they got like that.

Is this normal, or are they lacking a nutrient ?

5/9/2014 8:48:03 AM

Ely Mn

Mine are purple also.its normal

5/9/2014 11:14:35 AM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

It might also be that your plant needs more Phosphorus.

5/9/2014 1:24:40 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Are these indoors under lights...?? Mine under the T5 badboys are also violet...and fuzzy. Should be Ok

5/9/2014 1:50:18 PM

Allentown, PA

I agree with Marv concerning this. Tomatoes suffering from phosphorus deficiency exhibit symptoms such leaves showing purple veins or with an overall purple color.

5/9/2014 2:33:21 PM

Allentown, PA

Addendum; Just add a little diluted fertilizer and this issue should clear up.

5/9/2014 2:34:16 PM

Corbin, KY

A spray of Dunkel's will take care of it too.

5/9/2014 4:25:11 PM

Bethlehem CT

When conditions are cool the phosphorous is unavailable to the plant and they show signs of P deficiency, it will go away once it warms up. I would not be really concerned.

5/9/2014 4:47:27 PM

Hamilton Nj

i noticed alot of my big zacs have a purpleish color to the leaves !!!!

5/9/2014 6:05:14 PM

Hamilton Nj

i noticed alot of my big zacs have a purpleish color to the leaves !!!!

5/9/2014 6:05:14 PM

Western PA

Ok then,
It sounds like they are fine, thank you all !

5/10/2014 5:38:50 AM