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I water it normally like my other tomato plants but this purple tomato plant is in sad shape. What is causing it to do this?
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Asked June 25, 2024, 4:33 PM EDT
I water it normally like my other tomato plants but this purple tomato plant is in sad shape. What is causing it to do this?
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
The leaf rolling on your tomato indicates heat stress.
Not only is the weather very hot and dry, but there is reflected heat where it is planted near the sidewalk. This can also limit the available root area for some of the plant.
Water it deeply to keep it hydrated and give it some fertilizer after it is looking happy again.
Here is our Growing Tomatoes in a Home Garden page:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-tomatoes-home-garden/
Christine
Not only is the weather very hot and dry, but there is reflected heat where it is planted near the sidewalk. This can also limit the available root area for some of the plant.
Water it deeply to keep it hydrated and give it some fertilizer after it is looking happy again.
Here is our Growing Tomatoes in a Home Garden page:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-tomatoes-home-garden/
Christine
