It's my first time growing heirlooms...they seem so spindly. Is this normal? The Early Girls I see at places like Home Depot look to be more compact. Also, I had transplanted my plants to large pots and most of their lower leaves turned white and wilted. All the new growth looks fine though. I used potting soil and watered with some Miracle Grow. Should I have avoided the fertilizer? -----Original Message----- From: Gene Robles [mailto:gene.robles@exar.com] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 9:49 AM To: tomato@GlobalGarden.com Subject: [tomato] Hey ! Anyone Awake Out There? It sure has been quiet. Everyone watching their tomatoes grow? I have a question. About five of my 140 plants have little dark brown specks (freckles) on the perimeter of the leaves, but not on the new growth. Otherwise, plants look healthy. Anyone know what this is? Thanks, Gene Robles Boulder Creek, CA