I do not have a picture, we were just in Mankato to visit for fathers day and I did not have my camera with me, so hopefully I can be descriptive enough.

The plants looked healthy and strong, but the new growth was contorted. The leaves were rolling inward toward the vein so that the leaves resembled green beans. The small leaves at the very tips of the plant were quite contorted, they curled inward as well. The curled leaves at the tips were somewhat yellow, but not to the extreme, and the yellowing is even throughout, more like a new growth yellow than a damaged yellow.

I looked closely for insects and did not see any, but I would not rule them out. However since the damage is only visible on new growth I am thinking that insects might not be the cause.

My moms gardens are in mostly sunny conditions, sandy soil, and she does not irrigate, just waters when necessary.

I would appreciate any input.

Thanks so much, Helen.

I was thinking the same thing, as far as it being an insect, but there were no signs of webbing and I did not see any of the insects upon inspection. Once again, I know that does not mean they have not been there. I did not think about the propensity of an insect for new growth, so that makes sense.

It has been very dry in Mankato this spring and summer, I know that this contributes to the insect issue, mites in particular. Next time I go there I will see if I can bring some mulch to help retain some of the soil moisture, her gardenes are fairly packed and digging in an ammendment is a good idea, but I would have to help her with that earlier in the season.

Thanks for your input, Helen.

mine were snipped off by deer quarter way down.

I sprayed with liquid fence. New growth leaves all rolled up. Just like aphids but i know aphids and there aren't any. No mites either. While it's been dry i water almost every day. Leaves are green , no sign of disease.

Never seen this before