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Old May 23, 2010   #1
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Default 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.

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Bill







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Old May 23, 2010   #2
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Without knowing how your soil drains with that much water, I'd guess water stress?
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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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Old May 23, 2010   #4
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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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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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