Re: tomato leaf curl

Doug Oster — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:31:52 GMT

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.

tomato leaf curl

tomato1 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:31:21 GMT

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?

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