Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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May 23, 2010 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Lilburn GA
Posts: 278
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What is causing this leaf curl?
I planted on 4/15 with healthy 12 to 15 in. plants in holes 14 in deep and a15 in diameter.
I mixed 20 lb of composted cow manure-- 20 lb of mushroom compost -- 20 lb of good home made leaf compost and 2 cups of the old type tomato tone. I put one big shovel full in each hole and mixed it with good garden soil and planted. spray schedule ==Actinovate 4/26 --5/3 -- 5/16 ==Spray and Grow -4/20 -- 4/30 -- 5/10 ==Neem 80% 4/28 --5/8 -- 5/16 ==Super bloom 4/28 -- 5/14. All as per directions on package or bottle. Leaf curl was worse Mon. we had 2 in of rain Wed. an Thurs. Your opinion Please. Thanks, Bill
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Bill |
May 23, 2010 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky 6a
Posts: 754
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Without knowing how your soil drains with that much water, I'd guess water stress?
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May 23, 2010 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Lilburn GA
Posts: 278
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Thanks for the get back. I`ve had moderate rain until wed.Garden drains well. the curl looks better now than before rain. thanks Bill
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May 23, 2010 | #4 |
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a
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Leaves can curl if it's too wet, too dry, too warm, too colld, too windy and unless other symptiomns appear I just ignore them.
If the leaves curl tightly into a roll then check for aphids. Most hybrid varieties have curled leaves especailly when there's a heavy fruit burden. So IMO I wouldn't be worried unless and until you see other possible symptoms.
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May 23, 2010 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Lilburn GA
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Thanks Carolyn, I`m like a grandmother protecting her G.C. I worry about ever thing, I sometime think I should just let them grow. GOD BLESS Bill
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