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8 Causes Of Tomato Leaves Curling And What To Do

Environmental Stress: Excessive heat, wind, or drought can cause leaves to curl.

Overwatering or Poor Drainage: Waterlogged soil can lead to root rot and curling leaves.

Nutrient Imbalances: Deficiencies or excesses in nutrients, especially nitrogen, can cause leaf curling.

Pests: Insects like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites can damage leaves, causing them to curl.

Diseases: Viral infections, such as tomato yellow leaf curl virus, can cause leaves to curl and stunt growth.

Herbicide Damage: Exposure to herbicides, either through drift or contaminated compost, can lead to leaf curling.

Physiological Leaf Curl: Sometimes, leaves curl due to genetic factors or plant maturity.

Transplant Shock: Newly transplanted tomatoes may experience leaf curling as they adjust to new conditions.

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