Reader Question: Black Edges on Tomato Leaves?

By Vanessa Richins

Reader Lynn S. writes:

“I have tomato plants that are getting black on the tips of their leaves. I have been spraying water on the leaves, right now I have them inside but plan on planting them today in my garden.

Are these black tips from putting too much water on them? Please help, I have never had my plants do this but I have never sprayed them with water either. Thank you for your help.”

Hi. There are at least a few possibilities for why your leaf tips are turning black.

The water on the leaves definitely could be the source of the problem. When leaves stay wet for some time, it’s an opportunity for Read the rest of this entry »