[pnj]

I planted some from seeds, the seedlings are about 5 inches tall with a few good leaves. I put them in new pots, watered them, put them back in the same indoor location and they look like they are dead or dying or something.

what's the deal, yo?

 

[MMike]

I sent my minions to pee on them.

 

[fuzzynutz]

you're talking about weed right?

too much light, wrong light, aphid attack, not enough nutrients, too much nutrients, pH is off, the list goes on.

 

[Rip]

Since when are Tomatoes weed?

 

[Wumpus]

Pictures would help.

Older leaves or the younger leaves dying?

Since you just transplanted them, I would have to guess transplant shock. Don't water until the soil is nearly dry. It will help to force the roots out and keep them from getting diseased.

 

[Radarr]

Just sing to them every night. It will make them come back to life.

 

[Transcend]

you're talking about weed right?

too much light, wrong light, aphid attack, not enough nutrients, too much nutrients, pH is off, the list goes on.

yes, because "tomato" is now a code word for weed. Not everyone is a retarded stoner you know.

edit: retarded in that they think they need to use code words for weed.

 

[Changleen]

yes, because "tomato" is now a code word for weed. Not everyone is a retarded stoner you know.

To be fair to the moron, Tomatoes and Weed apparantly need the same sort of conditions and nutrients to grow, and respond similarly to the same issues. Not that I'd actually know.

 

[Transcend]

To be fair to the moron, Tomatoes and Weed apparantly need the same sort of conditions and nutrients to grow, and respond similarly to the same issues. Not that I'd actually know.

Sure, but they are still tomatoes. He called them tomatoes. If he meant weed, I'm sure he woulda said WEED.

 

[Changleen]

I always kinda pictured PNJ as a bit of a stoner... hrug:

 

[Transcend]

I always kinda pictured PNJ as a bit of a stoner... hrug:

Maybe, doesn't bother me either way. Just sayin, it's not like anyone around here cares about someone saying pot? So, I'd assume he's just say "hay guys...my weed is having issues!", that's all.

 

[pnj]

Pictures would help.

Older leaves or the younger leaves dying?

Since you just transplanted them, I would have to guess transplant shock. Don't water until the soil is nearly dry. It will help to force the roots out and keep them from getting diseased.

the entire little plant is wilted and looking like death...

I thought you were supposed to water when you transplant. dammit!

all the other plants are fine, marigolds, sweet peas, etc... just the tomates are suckin...

 

[BurlyShirley]

...could be plant SIDS.

pnj, my botany teacher says to water them when you transplant, so I dunno. Not saying Wumus doesnt know, cause I know he has some experience, but Ive heard otherwise at school. But likely it is transplant shock of somekind...

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Yeah, you should water when you transplant. You have not provided enough information for a diagnosis.

 

[Skookum]

the entire little plant is wilted and looking like death...

i bet you forgot to make a sacrifice to Gorgon....

 

[Wumpus]

the entire little plant is wilted and looking like death...

I thought you were supposed to water when you transplant. dammit!

all the other plants are fine, marigolds, sweet peas, etc... just the tomates are suckin...

Sorry if that wasn't clear. You want to water right after you transplant to clear the air pockets and get good soil contact with the transplant which I figured you did. Don't water again until the soil dries down.

A full on plant wilt sounds like you damaged the roots. Drying down will help fight disease and allow some air to get in. If the tip is dying then they are probably done for, but if the tip still looks alive there is a chance for recovery.

Edit -- when you transplant make sure that you maintain the original soil line of the transplant. If you bury it farther than the original, you are liable to rot the base of the stem and lose the plant.