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Torrance, Ca.

I only added a little blood meal at planting time and they have been fed half dose of kelp. Could this be the cause of the leaves curling?

I've never used anything but chemicals before this year and never had this happen. :(

Thanks for the tomato help :)

5/23/2012 4:02:44 PM

Allentown, PA

Tomato leaf curl can be caused by a variety of things of which bugs (usually aphids) are only one possibility. Look at the underside of the leaves that are curling. If you don't see aphids, it will either be normal for the leaves to curl or you have a fungus/viral problem. Tomato leaves curl naturally if it's too dry, too hot, too humid or too windy. In other words, the leaves will tend to curl if growing conditions are not optimum for the plant. If it's too hot and dry, water more deeply. If it's too wet, water less frequently (make sure you water deeply though). You can tell if it's a viral or fungal problem by looking at the entire plant, especially the leaves. Tomato leaves differ in color dependent upon the plant. There are some varieties with deep green leaves and others have lighter green leaves. If the leaves are lighter in color than they should be for that variety of tomato, you probably have a viral or fungal infection. The same holds true if you have spotting on the leaves. Cut off a small branch and take it to your local nursery to see what they recommend for your area of the country.

5/26/2012 10:34:47 AM

Long Island,New York

And then again, some varieties have leaves that curl and flip flop normally...seen in late afternoon/early evening alot.....

5/26/2012 11:58:56 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Thanks guys :)

5/30/2012 10:33:13 PM

Hamilton Nj

this is the first year i noticed leaf curling and leaves flopping over ,thoght it was due to lack of water but plant is doing good!! pizza

6/3/2012 11:46:33 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Yea Pizza, been growing tomatoes my whole life. This is the first time I've added anything other then water. Fish, kelp and a little 10-10-10 from Growth Products.

Curling up like a big fat taco :)

Other then that,,, the plants look great!

6/15/2012 7:36:54 PM