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Tomato Dirt #338: Help! My tomato plant’s leaves are curling
June 26, 2025

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 13

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


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FEATURE: Help! My Tomato Plant’s Leaves Are Curling


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You notice that your tomato plant leaves are curling.

But don’t panic just yet!

Tomato plant leaf curl is a common physiological disorder. It can manifest in several ways, depending on the underlying cause.

When you see that a tomato plant’s leaves are curling, then dig a bit deeper and see what else you can find out.

There are several reasons why your plants are acting this way.

And once you know what’s causing the curling, you can know what to do about it.

Keep reading …


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Tomato Growing Tip: When your tomato plant’s leaves curl downward …


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More Tips for Tomato Problems

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That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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