Tomato leaf curl - Ask Extension
I have 2 Early Girl tomatoes which were started from seed. One looks okay,
but the other has curled upper leaves. It is still setting tomatoes and the...
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Tomato leaf curl #246479
Asked May 22, 2015, 3:11 PM EDT
I have 2 Early Girl tomatoes which were started from seed. One looks okay,
but the other has curled upper leaves. It is still setting tomatoes and the side shoots look like they are coming out normally. I am including a picture.
What is wrong with this plant?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
That one tomato looks like it has been exposed to a growth regulator herbicide such as clopyralid or 2,4-D. Perhaps an herbicide was sprayed nearby and it drifted onto the tomato plant. Or maybe compost was applied to the garden that was contaminated with these herbicides, a surprisingly common occurrence. You can read more about that possibility at the following link.
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/bda360f9699e417faa77a3c59/files/Whats_in_your_compost.pdf
Let me know if you have additional questions, or have trouble viewing the link above.
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/bda360f9699e417faa77a3c59/files/Whats_in_your_compost.pdf
Let me know if you have additional questions, or have trouble viewing the link above.
