60 Seconds or Sow: What is Tomato Leaf Sunscald & Prevention Tips

60 Seconds or Sow: What is Tomato Leaf Sunscald & Prevention Tips

In about 60 seconds or so... I show you what tomato leaf sunscald is, explain why it happens and briefly talk about how to prevent it. Basically tomato seedlings grown indoors do not have the resistance they need to protect themselves from the sun. You have to slowly acclimate them to the outdoors so they can handle the sun. Yep... it is a sunburn for tomato leaves.

Acclimation is the key to making sure your tomato transplant's leaves don't burn in the sun. Also keep in mind the sun can also burn the tomato. This typically happens when leaves are removed and the fruit is over exposed to the sun.

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