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title: "Some of my cherry tomato leaves are turning yellow, is this anything…"
description: "Some of my cherry tomato leaves are turning yellow, is this anything to worry about? Also I started growing it on Aug. 19 any tips?"
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author: "ChrryMato"
published: "2025-09-25T20:57:19.311503Z"
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# Some of my cherry tomato leaves are turning yellow, is this anything…

_Posted by ChrryMato on 2025-09-25_

Some of my cherry tomato leaves are turning yellow, is this anything to worry about? Also I started growing it on Aug. 19 any tips?

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## 6 comments

### Bob commented on 2025-09-26

No

### Amy commented on 2025-09-26

The plant will shed its older leaves as new ones grow. My cherry tomatoes does this too and it is producing a lot of fruit

### Elin commented on 2025-09-26

Pale, yellow leaves and slightly purple stems are stress signs from nutrient deficiency. most likely because there are too many plants sharing one small pot. It’s also a bit late to start tomatoes in Michigan in August, since colder weather and less light are on the way. You can still separate them into their own pots and gradually move them indoors to a sunny window, or supplement with grow lights to keep them going.

#### ChrryMato replied on 2025-09-26

I’m in Indiana if that makes any difference, I do plan on getting a bigger pot tho

### Linda commented on 2026-04-18

I have white spot on the leaf and it’s multiplying

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-01

i know i'm a little late, but i agree with nutrient deficiency. also, tomatoes like their soil just a teeny bit acidic. you can mix citrus soil with compost and it'll be very happy!

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