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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 25 MIN

Episode 77: Every Common Tomato Problem (And What to Do About It)

from Garden Girls Podcast · host The Garden Girls

Tomatoes can be one of the most rewarding crops to grow...until they suddenly aren't. Yellow leaves, blossom end rot, curling foliage, cracked fruit, flowers that never set tomatoes, mysterious spots, pests, diseases—it can feel impossible to know where to start.In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we're walking through the most common tomato problems home gardeners face and how to diagnose what's actually going on. We cover nutrient deficiencies, watering mistakes, heat stress, fungal diseases, pests, blossom drop, blossom end rot, cracking, splitting, leaf curl, and more—plus practical tips to help your plants recover and produce their best harvest yet.Whether you're growing your very first tomato plant or you've been gardening for years, this episode will help you troubleshoot with confidence and keep your tomatoes thriving all season long.Let us know in the comments: What's the biggest tomato problem you've dealt with?Support our podcast and get exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

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