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Help! My tomato plants look horrible! #873547

Asked June 17, 2024, 10:53 PM EDT

Please tell me what’s wrong with my tomato plants!

Rogers County Oklahoma

Expert Response

This could be herbicide damage, but there are other causes to similar symptoms. Tomatoes are very susceptible to herbicides like 2,4-D which can cause distrotion to plant growth. Even if you have not used any herbicides, drift from the use by a neighbor can find its way to your garden and cause damge.  Physiological leaf roll is another potential issue, it is a result of prolonged periods of wet soil and high heat which causes the leaves to roll up. Viruses can also cause similar symptoms.

Here is a fact sheet you might review to see if you can determine the actual problem - Common Diseases of Tomatoes Part III. Non-Infectious Diseases

You can also contact the Rogers County OSU Extension Center for assistance. Samples and additional cultural information may be needed  to provide an accurate diagnosis.

https://extension.okstate.edu/county/rogers/

David Hillock Replied June 20, 2024, 9:47 AM EDT

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