Frost damage

duajones · April 9, 2007

I know I have read somewhere to just let the plants rid themselves of damaged leaves versus removing them yourself. Is their an advantage either way?

Suze · April 9, 2007

I prefer to leave damaged leaves on because they are still accomplishing at least some photosynthesis, and I figure the plant can shed them when it's ready to do so. In your case, I would definitely leave them on since you already have significant fruit set.

On the other hand, if the damage is due to disease, I prefer to remove the leaves to prevent/limit spreading.

April 9, 2007	#1
duajones Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Corpus Christi,Texas Z9 Posts: 1,996	Frost damage I know I have read somewhere to just let the plants rid themselves of damaged leaves versus removing them yourself. Is their an advantage either way?

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April 9, 2007	#2
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	I prefer to leave damaged leaves on because they are still accomplishing at least some photosynthesis, and I figure the plant can shed them when it's ready to do so. In your case, I would definitely leave them on since you already have significant fruit set. On the other hand, if the damage is due to disease, I prefer to remove the leaves to prevent/limit spreading.