[Tomato Dirt #367] Does your tomato plant have herbicide damage?

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[Tomato Dirt #367] Does your tomato plant have herbicide damage?
July 30, 2026

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 16, Number 16

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: Herbicide Damage on Tomatoes: Spot It, Save Your Plants, Prevent It

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Tomatoes can be surprisingly dramatic.

One day they're lush, green, and covered in blossoms.

The next, the leaves are twisted like corkscrews...

Stems are bent ...

The newest growth looks like it belongs on another planet.

If you've walked into your garden wondering, "What happened to my plants overnight?" ... well, herbicide damage on tomatoes may be the culprit.

The frustrating part is that you don't even have to spray herbicide …(Keep reading…)

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Tomato Growing Tip: Is It Herbicide Damage? Here’s The Top Clue

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Tomato Dirt NewsletterVolume 16, Number 16