Tomato wilt fungus? - Ask Extension
Three tomato plants I bought as seedlings have begun to wilt with stems curling down. A fourth plant that grew as a volunteer had no problems.
Can y...
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Tomato wilt fungus? #654409
Asked June 22, 2020, 12:57 PM EDT
Three tomato plants I bought as seedlings have begun to wilt with stems curling down. A fourth plant that grew as a volunteer had no problems.
Can you identify and recommend a solution?
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi- wilt diseases clog up the plants' water vessels causing leaves to go limp. We see the curling and twisting but no actual wilting. We also think we see the flattening and widening of a main stem (fasciation) which is an unusual symptom associated with herbicide exposure and viruses. The only thing to do at this point is monitor the plants. Please let us know if symptoms change (e.g., twisting, deformity of leaves) or worsen. These high-quality photos are very helpful.
Jon
Jon