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Upa Creek, MO

I transplanted a couple plants last week outside and w\in a couple days the first and second leaves have a yellowish tint to them (mostly towards the edges). I'm sure there are a bunch of possible reasons for this, but is there ever a common denominator this early (transplant shock, nitrogen deficiency\excess etc)?

I did treat with a some Orthomax (Bifenthrin half strength) and drench with extra diluted Neptune’s fish and some soluble kelp. Still waiting soil results fro A&L as well.

Thanks

5/2/2011 5:22:53 PM

3 acre corner in Whittaker,Mi USA ([email protected])

Hey luke,
One of my plants had that happening last year and had to pull it. I was TOLD (not sure if it was though) that it might have been squash mosaic virus. It might not be though hopefully but it pretty much quit growing and I ended up using a backup I had. Hopefully someone chimes in with more knowledge than me and can help you out bro!! Erik

5/2/2011 5:54:33 PM

East Jordan, MI

How wet is it Luke?

Over watering can cause leaves to turn yellow along with a bunch of other things.

Post pics to help others to help you.

5/2/2011 6:06:49 PM

3 acre corner in Whittaker,Mi USA ([email protected])

Agree with ctryboy luke you'll get someone that knows for sure! Erik

5/2/2011 6:17:23 PM

soil temp is?

5/2/2011 6:58:31 PM

Northern California Foothills

Squash mosaic virus affects the whole leaf, so based on how you described it does not sound like smv at all. Can you take a picture of the leaves in question?

5/2/2011 7:22:18 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Pic posted to diary, awaiting approval.

Erik, it was almost immediate, so I hope not.

Cecil, I haven't watered too much and they are up on a mound a foot over the rest of the bed so very well drained.

Don, not exactly sure, but it was 80 degrees the day they turned yellow (Saturday). We are having a cold spell right now in the 50's at night, but will be back to the 70's by the end of the week.

5/2/2011 7:24:10 PM

Portland, Or.

New transplant? Search chlorosis - iron deficiency
What does your soil test say?
Plant will usually come out of it w/ more growth.

5/3/2011 12:05:48 AM

Midwest

I'm with Don, cool soil = yellow leaves. Take soil temp and see what it is. I found when soil heats up, yellow goes away.

5/3/2011 12:55:59 AM

Upa Creek, MO

CEIS, still awaiting soil results.

Thanks everybody

5/3/2011 8:42:06 AM

Western PA

Luke, I have 4 plants out in two different hoops (2 in each). my 1274 wolfs are lagging behind and they got a yellowish tint right away also. They are growing slowly. I treated my planting areas the same , so I am not sure what is going on with those plants in that hoop house.My guess is the cool dark weather. My ground has been in the high 50's to low 60's for the past 3 weeks.I have only had to water mine twice in the past 3 weeks !
I think we will be fine once it warms up.

5/3/2011 8:43:07 AM

Joliet, IL

Cool soil does it everytime. All spring watering should also be done with Luke warm water too if possible. The years I grew with out hoops or heat I would get it all the time right after transplant. Also did you start your plants in seed starter mix. If so how long before they got transplanted after sprouting. Seed starter mix usually has no nutrient value so the sooner the plants get in the ground or transplanted to a pot with nutrient rich soil the better. It will take a little longer for a transplant started in seed starter mix and then going into cooler soil to develope roots into its new environment and the patch soil beore it starts getting the nitrogen and other nutrients it needs. This is when the plant is starving for a little nitrogen and the yelowing, pale light greening, or mottled bright yellow and green leaves and vines will all show up. The plant will work out of it. Some say to never fertilize a plant real young. I use a very light diluted 10-10-10 at less than 1 tsp per gallon if I see these color signals of nitrogen deficiences early on.

5/3/2011 5:20:27 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Nitrogen is held up during conditions which foster cool soil temps. Expect yellowing until soil temps. increase.

5/3/2011 9:23:33 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Thanks everybody. Very good points.

Shazzy, I should remember the "Luke" warm water part.

5/3/2011 9:30:40 PM