Leaf curl virus

[VC Scott]

The three Mortgage Lifters I planted early started beautifully and were the first to set fruit. Then one was hit pretty hard, first by aphids and then by white fly. I got the bugs under control with a little water and the help of some friendly lady bugs.

A few weeks later the leaf curl began. I thought maybe just the weather. Then the purple veins on the underside became prominent. I thought perhaps a phosphorus deficiency. The leaves are now thickened and leathery. Flowers are drooping and dropping off.

I am facing the reality that this is a virus. Getting ready to pull and bag these three. Fortunately, they are 50 yards away from 200 other tomatoes I planted this year. I haven't seen any white fly in the main field.

A Red Boar planted close by, but after the white fly was under control is doing well.

I would appreciate any advice.

VCScott