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Tomatoe plants look purple???

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Confusedm87 · 23/04/2023 19:11

So i have started tomatoes from seed on my window sill then moved to a poly tunnel. They've been repotted and watered regularly, but compared to the ones in garden centers which are green they look purple and light green by comparison. I have 5 varietys and they are all looking the same. Am i doing something wrong? It's my first time growing vegetables please help!

Tomatoe plants look purple???
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mrwalkensir · 23/04/2023 19:11

they look lovely!

NanTheWiser · 23/04/2023 20:28

Probably too cold to put them out yet, even in a poly tunnel. The nights aren’t warm enough yet, so if you can bring them back indoors, that might be best.

MereDintofPandiculation · 23/04/2023 20:44

Yes, probably a bit cold, but purple isn't that unusual so don’t worry, you’re doing OK

Trethew · 24/04/2023 23:19

Agree. They’ve been too cold. Bring them back inside

LadyGardenersQuestionTime · 24/04/2023 23:33

Tomatoes need to be 14 degrees or warmer to be really happy, so your poly tunnel is probably too cold for them. Bring them back indoors at least overnight - they are nice and sturdy so should perk up fairly quickly. The quality of the new peat free composts is very variable still so they might benefit from a weak general purpose feed sooner than usual too.

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