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Tomato Leaves Shriveling #799862

Asked July 07, 2022, 1:17 PM EDT

Hello, I have 2 tomato plants in the garden. One of them is fine and the other has leaves that are becoming misshapen. The shriveling has happened quickly as I only noticed something abnormal a few days ago. The affected leaves do not appear eaten, rather somehow diseased. Can you identify the problem and suggest a remedy? Thank you, John Day

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

There are a number of factors that can cause this symptom, one of them is environmental. The leaves of the plant are rolling upwards and this new growth looks a bit leathery. That can be a reaction to plant stress. Interestingly this type of leaf curl can result from a spate of very moist cool weather or from uneven watering of this tomato,  Rolling leaves can be a way to conserve moisture.  Generally this isn't anything to worry about. 

There are also tomato leaf curl  symptoms caused by viruses and mites.   Whiteflies and broad mites are culprits and there would be little you could do other than prevention. Overall, the tomato looks healthy aside from that  new growth (which may be just a sucker that can be removed anyway.)

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/tomato-leaves-rolling/

Sue


An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 07, 2022, 2:29 PM EDT

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