Wilting Tomato Plant

11 years ago

I've been growing my tomatoes in the same pot every year for the past 5 years. I change the soil yearly, since I know they don't like the same soil. This year one tomato plant is wilting terribly. I have the same soil in all. I have a soaker hose on a timer that waters every 3rd day. I have 2 indeterminate heirlooms plants in the largest pots (they always do well), 3 determinates (2 Rutgers and 1 other) plus one patio tomato. One of the Rutgers is wilting badly, mostly the top most leaves. This is the first year I've tried the Rutgers, but I have never had any problems with any of my plants in the past. Doing web research, I don't see anything that fits my situation. Any clues? (sorry the picture is sideways)

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garystpaul
11 years ago
Is herbicide drift ruled out?
swiftpen
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes. HAve not even fertilized yet. Ok here's the wierd thing. This morn that plant had perked right up. As soon as the sun hit it, it started wilting. I threw cheesecloth over it but it kept wilting. After sun went down started looking better. It does not like sun! Crazy!
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swiftpen
Original Author
11 years ago
Here's the morning pic.
Labradors
11 years ago
Check the bottom of the stem where it meets the ground. I'll bet you will find there is something amiss. Bacterial Wilt?

Linda
swiftpen
Original Author
11 years ago
Oh wow. After researching Bacterial Wilt, I am certain you are right. I will look carefully tomorrow, but expect I'll have to pull it up carefully to keep it away from the others. In all my years of growing tomatoes, I never had that before. Sounds like I should not use that soil anywhere else as well. Probably need to sterilize the pot for future use.

Thank you so much! I just hope none of the others get it.