Yellow Brandywine cotelydon leaves are turning yellowish

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anndev Kensington, CT Apr 07, 2011

They have been under the lights for about 3 weeks now and are just starting to barley grow thier true leaves. Off to a slow start for sure. The cotelydon leaves are turning yellowish but the stems are a nice purplish color. They are definalty smaller than any other heirloom tomatoes I am growing (about 2" tall so far). I water when the top of the soil is looking dry, so I dont think I am overwatering.

Do I need to fertilize? Should I pot up and bury the stem and then fertilize? The true leaves arent quite developed yet. help!

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mtilton Ada, OK(Zone 7a) Apr 07, 2011

The cotelydons are temporary leaves until the tomatoes get their true leaves. There's nothing to worry about :)

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eweed Everson, WA(Zone 8a) Apr 08, 2011

Don't get all excited and pull them off they are helping feed the plant.I generally just take them off when up potting up and then bury deeper.But then sometimes I just bury them.Ernie

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