Rapid growth droop?

creister · March 26, 2015

I know this has been discussed before, but can't find the old threads. Won't rapid growth sometimes cause a droopy or wilted look in leaves?

lexusnexus · March 26, 2015

Is this issue for seedlings or plants already in the ground/pot? The next question might be fertilizer.

Dan

KarenO · March 26, 2015

I would say only if the rate of transpiration exceeds the ability of the plant to absorb water. So not under usual circimstances I would say.
Is it windy/dry/hot?
Karen O

creister · March 26, 2015

Ones in ground for about 12 days. Plants look healthy just some of the newer leaves look droopy like lack of or too much water. I haven't watered much since plant out since we have he some rain. The ground is moist to the surface.

Father'sDaughter · March 26, 2015

What varieties are they? Some just have droopy foliage.

Gardeneer · March 27, 2015

To my experienc, droopy lower leave can happen whe the plant is thirsty and/or not getting enough moisture. If dryness becomes severe then the whole plant will wilt.

Check the soil and if dry, water them.

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creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	Rapid growth droop? I know this has been discussed before, but can't find the old threads. Won't rapid growth sometimes cause a droopy or wilted look in leaves?

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lexusnexus Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD Suburbs of DC, Zone 7a Posts: 500	Is this issue for seedlings or plants already in the ground/pot? The next question might be fertilizer. Dan __________________ Dan

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KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,929	I would say only if the rate of transpiration exceeds the ability of the plant to absorb water. So not under usual circimstances I would say. Is it windy/dry/hot? Karen O

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Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,917	What varieties are they? Some just have droopy foliage.

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Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,916	To my experienc, droopy lower leave can happen whe the plant is thirsty and/or not getting enough moisture. If dryness becomes severe then the whole plant will wilt. Check the soil and if dry, water them.