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title: "Hi, im new to the cherry tomatoe plant and it was gifted to me. Idk…"
description: "Hi, im new to the cherry tomatoe plant and it was gifted to me. Idk what I am doing wrong wrong. All the leaves dryed up and the new growth stopped. Im…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Kary"
published: "2024-05-16T00:47:58.626095Z"
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# Hi, im new to the cherry tomatoe plant and it was gifted to me. Idk…

_Posted by Kary on 2024-05-16_

Hi, im new to the cherry tomatoe plant and it was gifted to me. Idk what I am doing wrong wrong. All the leaves dryed up and the new growth stopped. Im watering every 3 to 4 days. Help!

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## 4 comments

### riverbollmann commented on 2024-05-16

they like direct sun, you could also be watering too much, try some fertilizer first though it might be nutrient deficient

#### Kary replied on 2024-05-16

Thanks! It is in direct sun i took this picture after 6ish and I fertilize it about a week ago, but i see no change. I really dont want to cut it down.

#### riverbollmann replied on 2024-05-16

might be the soil? try to dig it up, if the roots are mushy and smell bad its root rot, let the plant dry out if so and give it a more chunky well draining soil

#### Kary replied on 2024-05-16

I will try that! Is there a soil that you might recommend? I know it hasnt been changed from the pot in about a year so maybe it should change the soil.

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