Why do tomato plants sometimes get yellow leaves?
A.Yellowing leaves on tomato plants is quite common and can be caused by a variety of things, including overwatering, lack of nitrogen and transplant shock. Tomatoes like rich, well-draining soil with lots of organic matter. Tomatoes also need nitrogen at the start of their growing for green healthy leaves. Try fish emulsion for an organic source of nitrogen, or use a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10. Tomatoes are also moisture sensitive, and need a regular supply of water to thrive and produce fruit. Q. Why do tomato plants sometimes get curling leaves? A.The exact cause of tomato leaf roll is not known. It appears about the time of fruit setting. The good news is that your plants should produce fruit with or without curled leaves. The condition usually gets worse if the soil is kept too wet, or intensive sunlight causes carbohydrates to accumulate in the leaves. Q. What causes odd-shaped tomato fruit? A.Odd-shaped tomatoes are usually associated with pollination problems. Dry co
