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Tomato leaf problems

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

My tomato seedlings were growing fine until about 4 days ago. They are grown in the house in a controlled environment, under grow lights, using proven potting mix, and both new and old seeds. The cherry tomato plants got hit first, then the standard ones.

Leaves start rolling on the edges, turn dark green/black on edges, and then the complete leaf dries up. All the first true leaves on the plant bottom are "not" affected, all other leaves are.

I have looked at all the tomato leaf problem photos on the web and nothing matches this. Any suggestions what this is and should I just dump them?

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JCygnusX1
10 years ago
I had similar problems in the early stages. Was suggested that it may have been a nitrogen burn (over fertilized). I backed off on the nutrients and it didn't get any worse. Plant is still hanging on. Slow growin, but still goin.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/3856540/odd-leaf-curling
JCygnusX1
10 years ago
Could be over watering too
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fussybob
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks for the reply!

Yes, I did give them a very weak Miracle Grow solution a few days before this happened. Probably the cause. No more fertilization until they go in the ground about 2-3 weeks from now. Hopefully they will recover. I only water when plants start to droop.

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