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Hanson Ma

I have 5 plants that look the best I have ever had. They are in the ground 1 and 2 weeks before the rest. They are super green and super healthy looking compared to tomato's I've grown in the past. The leaves are curling. I posted a picture in my diary. Any suggestions. I think it is over fertilizing. They have been getting feed with my pumpkins.

6/18/2016 7:13:26 PM

Albuquerque NM

plant stress, mine get that from to much heat . the leaves will hide from the sun

6/18/2016 7:56:08 PM

Central NY

That's slammer syndrome...its a good thing

6/18/2016 8:40:54 PM

Central NY

From pruning...lookin good

6/18/2016 8:41:42 PM

Hanson Ma

Enlighten me on slammer syndrome.

6/18/2016 9:02:20 PM

Hanson Ma

Just so you know. 3 of these plants are pineapple and 2 are black krim. the other 3 are actual weighed giant tomatoes.

6/18/2016 9:04:18 PM

Central NY

I typed slammer syndrome into the site search box ...
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Search.asp
I hope that helps...

6/19/2016 10:47:57 AM

Hanson Ma

Thank you. Got it now. I will keep doing what im doing.

6/19/2016 11:15:01 AM

Central NY

for sure...they look great...good luck!!!

6/19/2016 12:56:16 PM

Mike F.
You have leaf curl. I have grown many tomatoes and this a common result shown in tomatoes pruned, but it is also a result of a transmitted virus during transplant. Weather impacts such as temperature and moisture conditions cause leaf curl.

Another cause of tomato plant leaf curling, also known as leaf roll, is attributed to physiologic conditions. While its exact cause may be unknown, it’s believed to be a sort of self-defense mechanism. During excessively cool, moist conditions, leaves may roll upward and become leathery in an effort to repel this excessive moisture. This specific condition occurs around fruit setting time and is most commonly seen on staked and pruned plants. Curling tomato leaves may also be triggered by just the opposite—uneven watering, high temperatures, and dry spells. Leaves will curl upward to conserve water but they do not take on the leathery-like appearance. Plum and paste varieties are most commonly affected.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Tomato Curling Leaves – Causes And Effects Of Tomato Plant Leaf Curl http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-leaves-curling.htm

I do not recommend removing the plants unless necessary. I have had good success with reducing watering, hilling up plants prior to transplant into the garden and planting the giants fairly deep.

Try a foliar spray of Companion Biological Fungicide -
http://www.hollandsgiants.com/companionbiologicalfungicide.html

good luck!

7/2/2016 10:42:58 AM