My tomato seedling leaves are curling and wilting! Please help!
bebeby
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (8)
Related Discussions
Curled leaves and wilt on tomato plants.
Comments (3)wonder if the black matting is cooking them on 90 degree days ... have you used this product before???? its not only super heating the soil .... which keeps it hot deep into the night .. it also reduces a recovery period ... and may be why.. lower limbs are more affected ... and the hole is so small.. i wonder if water is getting to the plant efficiently .... i dont watch video of inanimate objects... lol ... it is interesting how you labeled the plants on the black stuff ... ken...See MoreThe tops of my tomatoes are curling down and wilting
Comments (3)If the color in the pics is accurate and that really is yellow at the base of the leaves (where it joins the stems) - I can't tell for sure from the angle - then it is herbicide damage from drift or from contaminated mulch. Sure seems to be a lot of that going around this year as there have been many similar posts about it on this forum already this spring. Any herbicides sprayed in the area recently? You? Neighbors? County spraying for weeds? If will drift for 1/2 a mile. If it was the mulch then I would have expected it to show up sooner so drift is the most likely cause. Some plants will grow out of it but some won't. If they were mine I would just give them a mild 1/2 strength dose of fertilizer (at the roots only level) and continue to monitor them. Hope this helps. Dave...See MoreTomato seedlings - leaves are curling downward...Are they OK?
Comments (21)" I actually think it's when true leaves are adapted to the lower radiation levels of artificial indoor light that the plant becomes prone to sun damage. I would guess that, as soon as the growing tip starts producing the first indications of true leaves, that's when you have to start being super careful about sun damage." I'd agree if for no other reason than the cotyledons alone aren't capable of photosyn, only the true leaves. But many times that distinction isn't included in the advice. Shoot I have lost trays of young seedlings sitting in the greenhouse from sunburn, much less outside. What I take issue with is the broad statements made on so many blogs. Utube and even sometimes here, that putting your seedling out in full sun is no problem - no guidelines, no qualifications, no age guidelines, no distinction between full sun in AZ vs. full sun in MN, etc. Newbies read those claims and next thing you know they have a tray full of sun and wind burned plants or dead ones and want to know what happened to them. There is a thread running on this right now over on Vegetable Gardening with pics of young seedlings that were put outside early on and the damage that happened. So the safest approach is to not do it unless you are experienced and really know what you are doing and if you are going to do it be prepared to possibly lose some of your seedlings. If you have 200 of them it is no big deal but if you only started 10-12 plants it can literally wipe you out. But people get impatient and they don't want to bother with proper hardening off procedures. Their choice but they have to pay the price. Dave...See MoreTomato seedling leaves curling down
Comments (9)Oh my those poor things are so light starved! When you get long lanky leggy stems like that the plants circulatory system is badly compromised. Thus the symptoms with the leaves and long term survival is questionable. Do you really plant to keep and use so many plants? They need to be transplanted deep into cups burying all that bare stem right up to below the leaves. New roots will form all along the stem and strengthen them. But if you can't get them outside or get them much more light they will just turn weak and leggy again. It really is almost impossible to grow healthy transplants with only window light. A sunroom or greenhouse works, even a covered porch can. But not just a window. There simply isn't enough intensity or sprectrum. Dave...See Morebebeby
8 years ago
Related Stories
EDIBLE GARDENSSummer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes
Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESSeeds or Seedlings? How to Get Your Garden Started
Growing delicious herbs and vegetables starts with knowing your goals and when you want to plant
Full StoryPETS6 Ways to Help Your Dog and Landscape Play Nicely Together
Keep your prized plantings intact and your dog happy too, with this wisdom from an expert gardener and dog guardian
Full StoryThe Unofficial Houzz Academy Awards for Movie Homes
Grab a front-row seat as we hand out honors to superb homes featured in 10 flicks. The envelope, please ...
Full StoryMORE ROOMSTech in Design: Where to Put Your Flat-Screen TV
Popcorn, please: Enjoy all the new shows with a TV in the best place for viewing
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGBid Bad Garden Bugs Goodbye and Usher In the Good
Give ants their marching orders and send mosquitoes moseying, while creating a garden that draws pollinators and helpful eaters
Full StoryCONTAINER GARDENSContainer Garden Basics: How and When to Water Potted Plants
Confused about soil moisture, the best time to water and what watering device to use? This guide can help
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESMake Sure You Read This Before Buying New Plants
Follow these 10 plant-selection tips to avoid buyer’s remorse
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENSNatural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden
Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil
Full StorySPRING GARDENINGSpring Gardens Are Waking — Here’s What to Do in March
Excitement fills the air when gardens come back to life. These guides will help you make the most of yours
Full Story
theforgottenone1013 (SE MI zone 5b/6a)