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NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

Why do tomato leaves curl? Does it do any harm to the plant? Can it be fixed? Thanks.

5/15/2006 9:16:48 AM

because of problems. yes. depends. your welcome

5/15/2006 10:03:37 AM

Salmon Arm, BC

Wow....very informative answer matfox! lol! I'm not too sure of the answer rootbeer but I'm sure Mountaineer Doug could shed some light on things for you. BCDeb. Good Luck!

5/15/2006 11:39:25 AM

The other day you asked about leaf/branch drop,,what have you done since then? It might tell the storey.

5/15/2006 12:19:18 PM

bcdeb he did not include enough info for me to give him an answer that was more detailed. If he gave me more detailed info on the problem i give hime a better answer.

5/15/2006 1:39:20 PM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

unkadan I added some water soluable fertilizer and there doesn't appear to have been any more since then Thanks for help on that matter. The curling leaves were happening before that. In fact it happened last year also. I do not know if it harms the plants any but it happens with all the tomato plants that I grow from seed.

5/15/2006 2:05:54 PM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

matfox I guess your first reply was suppose to be a shot at humor. May have been funny I guess. But as far as I was taught, never make light of any questions that people make when they are trying to learn. I see that you never taught people in a formal manner or that boorish statement would never have been made. If you need more information just please ask like unkadan did or the many hundreds of times previously others have done in this site. You do not know what those "humorous" answers may do to another human being that is learning. Thanks.

5/15/2006 2:20:58 PM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

unkadan at first I thought it was Leaf roll, or leaf curl (a physiologic distortion that may develop with periods of cool, rainy weather. It cause the lower leaves to roll upward and become thick and leathery. Leaf roll does not affect plant growth or fruit production and requires no treatment.) but that syumptom seems to curl upward and look rather poor. These curl to the underside and the leaf and plant seem strong and last to the end of the season. I do not see any ill effects to the plants or tomatoes.

5/15/2006 2:38:47 PM

root it was not a shot at humor. You asked a question I gave the answer to it based on the info you gave. If you wanted a detailed answer you would have given detailed info so people could answer it. If you want detail answers to questions you need to give detail info on the problem. Other wise what do expect me to do read your mind.

5/15/2006 3:06:37 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Depends on what type of mater we are talking about...SkyRockets have curled wilty edges when the are growing strong and healthy.

5/15/2006 3:17:18 PM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

Linus, I am growing delicious tomatoes. That was a good answer, Thanks. Maybe these just curl also.

5/15/2006 3:54:51 PM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

Matfox though you gave an uninformed answer and as boorish as it was. Thank you. Next time you really do not have to give an answer if you are not sure. Thanks.

5/15/2006 3:58:16 PM

I wouldn't worry about the curls I guess if you had it b4 and the plants produced good fruit last year, I can only say that sun has been limited here at least,, that and warmer soil temps is a must for good looking plants. I use a mixed plan on feeding various ferts in rotation. I have never grown a tomatoe that wasn't delicious.



sorry that was "my" attempt at humor,,,,,,,

5/15/2006 4:40:41 PM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

I knew someone was going to joke about the delicious tomatoes, and I agree all of them are. Maybe I should have grown big zac. So I have concluded between what you said and what Shannon said, It is possible that it is normal for them to curl. Or if not then no big deal because they still produce. Thanks everyone for the help. Just please grow a personal best.

5/15/2006 8:31:28 PM

West By God Virginia

Rootbeer pay no attention to mat. He is book smart and patch stupid. The only thing he plants is his butt in a computer chair.

5/15/2006 10:20:24 PM

root as said you gave nor helpful info besides the fact the you had leaf curl no weather info or other helpful facts with out those there is no way to tell if is serious as leaf curl on delicious is very common but you decide not to provide and info that was helpful. As for you dtm next time like he needs to learn how belch the national anthem he can call you, mister no nothing.

5/15/2006 10:55:07 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

absolutely amazing...without the infinite details required by one...the answers seem to have come...thanks Linus,unka, and Doug...sorta outta my nature now but...oh well...mat, you...well nevermind, my ma told me if I ain't got nothin nice to say, stop typing....Peace, Wayne

5/15/2006 11:13:18 PM

San Jose garysand@pacbell.net

mat gave a huge answer, usually he just says "do a search", just ignore it.

5/15/2006 11:31:21 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Matfox, so good to see you posting again. See you at Altoona, you pathetic non-growing chump! If you know then show! -Jim (aka matfox killer)

5/16/2006 12:14:38 AM

orange was not aware they let talking piles of shit post here go kiss you own butt then maybe i will care. organge is that you head or did an elephant shit on you neck. don't worry about altoona orange i have ice pick ready for your pumpkin.

5/16/2006 8:27:43 AM

West By God Virginia

mat the sad part is if I could belch the national anthem you would post somewhere about it as you always do, singing the praises of others accomplishments. It must suck to be you. Living vicariously through others. I will be at Altoona as well. Bring a tomato or just shut up!

5/16/2006 8:42:21 AM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

I usually leave people alone like this because they are probably looking for attention or just want to be disruptive (again probably looking for attention). But look at the last two comments by matfox. I know they are in English but they do not make any sense. I wish if he would be disruptive that his postings would at least be legible.

5/16/2006 8:44:03 AM

West By God Virginia

Oh I nearly forgot that cursing is against the rules. Hopefully you will be banned from this site like you were from Tomatoville! LOL

5/16/2006 8:48:52 AM

dtm i was harrass in tomatovillie as well as several other sites. I told you before go else where and stop acting like the inbred hick you are and your pumpkin will be smashed in middle of the night as fairpayment for you harrassment here and at other sites now go have sex with you garden tools.

5/16/2006 9:04:08 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Now I feel dumb. The first thing I was ready to do today was apologize to you Matfox, for speaking too harshly. Are you seriously threatening to vandalize my pumpkin? I didn't mean for my post to be a real threat. LOL Everyone just wants to be friends here, why can't you just try being helpful? The tone you read in my posts is self confidence and a commitment to grow, nothing more. But, I will leave the choice up to you: Be my friend (it's not too late!) or get out of the way. Sorry for ruining your post Rootbeer.

5/16/2006 9:07:20 AM

dtm also go sleep with your sister.

5/16/2006 9:14:52 AM

Md/ Usa

orange if your apoligy may be excepted but we both spoke harshly now take back you insults and i will make amens.

5/16/2006 11:52:15 AM

Long Island,New York

Read it now folks...cause it aint gonna be here long.

5/16/2006 1:42:37 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Mat, I apologize for my comment but look man, you can't be talking to people like that. Doug is my bud and you shouldn't use that type of language on this site.

5/16/2006 3:30:48 PM

Benton Ky

Too much n, root damage can cause it, and heavy pruning, and heavy watering as you stated. There is also virus that can cause it.

5/18/2006 4:40:29 PM

Dillsburg, PA

Guys lay off Mat. He is a heavy shitter!

5/19/2006 11:55:37 AM

San Diego, Ca.

LOL! Thats an understatement!

5/19/2006 12:22:30 PM

jeff l go back to you hole.

5/19/2006 2:51:19 PM

Salmon Arm, BC

Matfox, Why are you such a dink to everybody? Try and be more compassionate and helpful, because ultimately it seems you're just hurting yourself. If you truly do have the book smarts that everybody says you do...why not share? By the way...what do you do for a living? and how did you attain your gardening knowledge? Sincere question...BCDeb

5/19/2006 4:27:33 PM

bcdec because i have been verbally attacked by the posters in question. If they stop acting in the manner they have. i will act in same way until then. I call them like see them. they need stop their bs.

5/19/2006 10:59:51 PM

New Brunswick

Hi Rootbeer maker...I just did a search on leaf curl and found this..... http://gardenline.usask.ca/pests/tomato.html
You had a very good question...a shame so many took the opportunity to flame one another. (Oh well, maybe it is raining as it is here and everyone is bored?)I have found leaf curl on some of my flowers other years, and found either eggs or insect larva inside. Have you tried feeding your plants epsom salts either as a plant drench or applied directly to the soil at planting time? (1 tbsp) mixed into planting hole. This makes for great colour and healthy plants.

5/22/2006 9:51:14 AM

NEPA roller46@hotmail.com KB3QKV

Desert Storm, I read the article and it is very interesting. I saved it to my favorites. But these plants that I am talking about are still inside next to my bed facing a south window and the tips curl underneath. I am kind of believing that it is a watering problem since the first medium that I used was not all that great at holding water. Thanks for that great info.

5/23/2006 12:00:55 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

are you sure they haven't outgrown their containers?

5/23/2006 3:42:32 PM