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Bottom leaves curling

9 years ago

Noticed today on my cherokee purple that the bottom sets of leaves are curling up. Whats going on with them? Thanks!

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rbreedi1
Original Author
9 years ago
Another pic
edweather USDA 9a, HZ 9, Sunset 28
9 years ago
Looks normal to me. Sometimes they curl a little.
digdirt2
9 years ago
Yeah it is called "Tomato Leaf Roll" (lots of info available on the causes). Stress on the plant of some kind triggers it and it is usually related to very inconsistent soil moisture levels. No long term threat to the plant.

Dave
rbreedi1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you both!

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