Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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June 29, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SW Ohio
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Wilting, on otherwise very healthy plants
Anyone here grow 'Bison'?
I have read here, where a wilting appearance is characteristic of some heirlooms. Is this a characteristic of Bison variety? I planted Bison determinate tomatoes for the first time ever. All 7 plants are thriving! One is in a raised bed with other indeterminate types and doesn't show the same trait. There are not signs of insects, disease or lack of nutrients Six are in kitty litter containers with a good mix a purchased bags of soil mix specific for containers with moisture pellets and added homemade compost and vermiculite. The 6 in the containers are showing a leave curl or wilting but are very hardy, healthy and producing flowers and tomatoes. Shoot, I should have taken a picture. They have been well watered and the appearance of the curling doesn't change when watered like a thirsty plant. Since the container planted tomatoes don't have access to the natural soil as the raised bed planted 'maters, I added some all purpose 10-10-10 fertilizer today. But the leaves are really looking good. Any thoughts on this will be appreciated. Here is what tatiana has to say: http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Bison Zeroma Last edited by zeroma; June 29, 2017 at 10:23 PM. |
June 29, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 637
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I got my answer from another favorite group: it is normal physiological leaf curl due to cool night time temperatures. Yup, we dipped down to 54 degrees so it makes sense.
http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vege...curl-on-tomato Zeroma |
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