Tomato plants - Stems Curlig at Tips?

[maillme]

Hi All

1st time grower. Some of my stems/leaves about 2 thirds of he height of my tomato plant are curling under - any idea's why?

thanks,
neil

[Flummery]

Not really. Some of mine are curling over (rahter than under). Sometimes they do. I shouldn't worry if they are flowering and fruiting well. They might be a bit hot if they are in a greenhouse. Tom flowers are said not to set fruits at over 35 degrees - and if you have them in a sunny position under glass it can get that hot.

Otherwise, leave them to it. Good luck.

[fwuffydragon]

Ah - thanks for the clarification - next door neighbour has some tomatoes outside the front in pots and the tops have gone a bit curly - it's an absolute sun trap so I expect they've just got too hot. Mine, which are also out the front but sheltered a bit by a big tree, are fine.

[armadillo]

Mine have done that a bit too, - nice to know why

[TinyT]

Yes, it may be the heat. I also read on the T&M website earlier on in the month; leaves curling at the top of the plant is a sign the tomatoes are growing well.
Tokely's Topical Tips: 6th July 2008

[Alice]

Mailme, tomato leaves curl if the plant is not 100 % happy.Sometimes only they know why they are not happy. If all else is going well don't worry about the curly leaves. My Red Cherry and Ildi growing outdoors are fruiting wonderfully, but have curly leaves.