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Tomato diseases can be difficult to identify. Seek expert help from a Master Gardener or County Extension office if you’re uncertain.

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What’s wrong with my tomatoes? (Probably nothing)
August 1, 2026 1:05 a.m.

What’s wrong with my tomatoes? (Probably nothing)

Understanding common tomato conditions

Tomatoes are the prima donnas of the vegetable garden, wearing their stress on the outside and reacting dramatically to weather, watering, and other environmental conditions. Thankfully, most midsummer tomato “problems” aren’t caused by diseases or insects at all—they’re simply the plant responding to its environment.