tomato leaf curl

Latest post Fri, Jul 3 2009 10:31 AM by Doug Oster. 1 replies.
  • Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:31 AM

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    tomato leaf curl

     

    I have had a vegetable garden for a long time, and this year for the first time it looks like my tomato plants are suffering from leaf curl.  After googling for it, I am more confused than ever.  Looks like there are many different forms and causes.  I suspect my plants might actually be suffering from 2 different types.  My 2 cherry tomato plants were both affected; one I have ripped out because it was stunted and had quit growing.  I noticed white flies on these plants early on (I've had white flies on occasion, but never this early in the year); I used an Ortho spray, but apparently was too late, if that was the source of the problem.  I bought these 2 plants at a local Ace Hardware store.  I have a feeling they may have been doomed from the start.

     

    Two other plants (sun early) I bought from a local farmer market, where I have bought plants in the past.  These started looking odd shortly after I planted them - the leaves were oddly curled.  And unfortunately 3 other tomato plants that I had purchased from yet another market, and which were quite healthy (and planted slightly earlier) now have new leaf growth that is curled.  The 2 sun early tomatoes I have also removed.

     

    Not sure if it matters, but my cherry tomatoes are in a separate plot about 25 feet away from my regular tomatoes.

     

    So, my questions:

     

    Is there any cure for this (assuming it's viral, not caused by environmental stress)?

    Will the existing blossoms and fruit survive?

    Will I get any more blossoms or fruit, or are my remaining plants doomed as well?

    If I plant any new tomatoes, will they just come down with the disease as well?

     

  • Fri, Jul 3 2009 10:31 AM In reply to

    Re: tomato leaf curl

    Leaf curl is usually from stress and often not that big of a problem. As long as there are no inications of insects, just let them out gorw it and get established.

    I would recommend insecticidal soap for whiteflies, it will be better for the plants and for you.

    Keep an eye on the plants, but I think you'll be fine.

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