Comments on: Tomato Leaf Problems: A Visual Guide

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:20:24 +0000

I used grow bags with the self watering technique for my vegetables this year. Everything has exploded, especially my tomato plants. However, when the new leaves come in they are very fringed, jagged and withered looking until they grow out. It’s very creepy and weird- like the Little House Of Horrors plants. I’m wondering if the seeds were GMO or treated another way. Has anyone else noticed this problem? I purchased all kinds of tomato types and all grow out the same way. I’m a little leery of eating these tomatoes. Help!

By: Adrien

Adrien — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:11:51 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Too much fertilizer maybe? It could be affecting osmosis because of this, like salt sucking up the water from the plant

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:42:26 +0000

I have young tomatoe plants ( 8 – 13 in. ) that are showing leaves curling, healthy green color and the portion affected is very hairy. Some of the tops re also curling over. It looks like pesticide damage but there has been no pesticide sprayed here anywhere. Got any ideas what to do? I have about 300 plants for a garden plant sale.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:40:14 +0000

You have SO many ads that on mobile the article jumps around constantly and half your photos won’t load due to ads constantly loading.

What is the point of writing a good detailed article such as this, if it’s so difficult to read that people give up entirely?

By: Clint

Clint — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:05:52 +0000

Hi,
Great article. I have this page saved for the future.
I have 4 cherry tomato plants growing in containers which are about 45cm tall and fruiting. Just come home from work and noticed one of them, that the newer leaves have gone brown and dry from the tip to the middle of the leaves and some of the older leaves just have brown tips. Soils still moist from last watering with soluble fertiliser. Any ideas?
Thanks

By: Carol-Santa Rosa, Ca

Carol-Santa Rosa, Ca — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:07:21 +0000

Very informative! thank you for sharing!

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:16:49 +0000

In reply to Sam. I know this is not a timely response, but I post it here for others who may have the same problem. I sprayed my aphid infested tomatoes with a mixture of soap and water (1 TBS per quart) and in one application, got rid of 98% of the little pests. Make sure you spray the stems and undersides of the leaves as well as the top of the leaves, and do this in the early morning before the sun gets hot. A few days later, respray and thereafter repeat as necessary. Good luck!

By: Kerri Charles

Kerri Charles — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:26:20 +0000

What a great article, thanks. I’m still struggling to identify my issue and will likely remove the effected plant but am hoping thus isn’t bacterial canker or late blight that will spread to my other plants in hydroponic garden. My older leaves are curling, papery, grey. New growth seems fine. No algae growth, roots nice and white. I test my water and measure needed nutrients too. Because it is indoors, no bugs.

I have a photo I could post but could not figure out how. Thanks for any info. Kerri

By: The Urban Farmer

The Urban Farmer — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:36:59 +0000

This is amazing info! I could use more images of the leaf issues but you nailed it! I am a self taught gardener in a super urban area and I try to do the best I can with the space I have and New England weather is always a challenge. These tips are great for people all over the USA. Keep up the good work and check me out on Instagram! I’d love to be able to share your tips with my followers and expand the knowledge so everyone can grow their own food! We may need these skills sooner than later…
@farmersaredope

By: Joel Kaye

Joel Kaye — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:43:04 +0000

Adding to my last comment: it looks like mud, but it is not: the plants are mulched all around with grass clippings, and the brown does not wash off.