Why are all of my tomato plants dying?

Question

We started a new garden at the back of the house last year, we planted some tomatoes, some of them died when having fruits, I t hink that's because we planted them by seed.So this year we bought the tomato plants from the store, they grew very well, and they are having fruits,but now they are dying...Oh,what happen to them?I saw some ants, do you think that's the reason?How disappointed and sad we are!!!

Answer 1

not enough sun

to many plant suckers

poor soil

cut worms

Answer 2

Sorry about your dying Tom plants, but need more information to even guess at an answer, although I don't believe the ants were responsible. Its possible that you have an infestation of  aphids which has attracted the ants - they milk them for their honeydew -  and the aphids could be responsible, either by a massive attack, sucking much of the sap from the plants, or introducing a virus infection into the plant, and thus killing it off. If you are in the UK, buy a copy of The Vegetable Expert by Dr. D.G.Hessayon. You should find it in any garden centre or in Tesco's  - around £5. It's an absolutely invaluable help when learning to grow veg., and post some more details !

Answer 3

depending where u live?  they may need more water,, also in june the the day light hours begin to shorten. which slows the blooming process. you may have aphids. try spraying the plants with a very diluted soapy solution(like dawn liquid).

might be the variety too.. better luck next season, G.S.

Answer 4

Tomato plants need lots of water. And giving them tomato fertilizer will help too.  Here's a link that might help you grow tomatoes.

http://gardenweb.com/

Answer 5

Just a thought, but your garden isn't near a walnut tree by chance?  Walnut trees secret a chemical that is toxic to many garden plants and vegetable.  A garden needs to be well beyond the drip canopy of the tree. Secondly consider taking a soil sample to your local University Extension office or nursery where they can do a soil test.  The chemical balance of your soil may be out of whack for Tomatos, what is ideal for once plant isn't for another. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Ants are NOT the reason.

Without more information, it's impossible to tell you what's happening.  

Among the possibilties are:

1) Too little water

2) Too much water

3) Fungal problems

4) bacterial or viral wilts (worst case scenario)

5) Too much fertilizer