Why do tomato tops curl? You're doing something wrong

04.05.2023 20:07

If you notice that the tops of your tomatoes have rebelled and started to curl, don’t worry – the problem is not dangerous.

However, it wouldn't hurt to find out what the matter is.

Basically, this phenomenon is observed when you overdo it with organic fertilizers when preparing the soil for seedlings.

In addition, the curliness of seedlings can be justified by the fact that already in the process of their growth you used too much natural fertilizer. According to knowledgeable gardeners, you should not expect such a trick from mineral compositions.

Curly tomatoes can be caused by various diseases.

Tomato seedlings
Photo: © Belnovosti

Among the diseases that tomatoes are susceptible to are late blight, necrosis and gray mold. All of them affect the "conducting vessels", which causes a lack of nutrition and, as a result, curling.

Finally, this condition of tomatoes is often observed when the room temperature is too high.

It is for this reason that gardeners advise not to forget about regular ventilation when growing tomato seedlings.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources