Re: [tomato] Tomato Stem Problems
Karen H (Tomato@GlobalGarden.com)
Thu, 6 Jul 2000 18:48:11 -0400
These sound like roots growing along the stem. They can produce roots all
the way up, that's why its recommended to plant them deep or at an angle.
If the plant is healthy and producing I wouldn't treat it with anything.
They may be turning brown because of less water or warmer temps.
Karen
----- Original Message -----
From: CRMPro <eisens@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <Tomato@GlobalGarden.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [tomato] Tomato Stem Problems
> The thorn like things are very close together and were green, some are now
> turning brown.
>
> The plant is otherwise healthy, full of growth and flowers.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karen H" <kaheinen@bellsouth.net>
> To: <Tomato@GlobalGarden.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [tomato] Tomato Stem Problems
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: CRMPro <eisens@tampabay.rr.com>
> > To: <tomato@GlobalGarden.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 8:03 PM
> > Subject: [tomato] Tomato Stem Problems
> >
> >
> > > I live in Tampa where we've had lots of rain lately so I think I'm
> having
> > a
> > > fungal problem.
> > >
> > > My potted tomatoes have developed thorn like bumps on the main stem
> > > (creeping upward). What is this? How do I treat it?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Are they whitish in color? They sound like new roots that grow along
the
> > stem when watered well. Are the leaves healthy, flowering, producing
> fruit?
> > Karen
> >
> >
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