curling tomato leaves

I have several Toms growing in small buckets. They look healthy and are producing trusses but yesterday I noticed that 2 or 3 have some new branches?? which are growing twisted and the leaves are curled up. Checked for bugs but couldn't see any. Does anyone have any idea what this is and what should I do? Grateful for any advice.

Regards Sheelagh

 

Twisted new top growth is generally a sign of stress. Most commonly overwatering or irregular watering but overfeeding would do it too - or if they have got really hot (forgotten to open greenhouse ventilation one day?) or too cold for that matter (probably unlikely at this time of the year)

 

Thanks for advice everyone. It could be one of two things you stated.
1. I've fed all my plants once but not all have a set truss. I knew to wait but have fed them all by accident when feeding the plants that needed it. :dh:

2. My watering has been a bit erractic as the weather has been rather changeable and I've been trying to adjust my watering accordingly - possibly not very well.

My report card would state 'must try harder'. Good to know it's nothing magor and will hopefully sort itself out.

Thanks again Sheelagh :thumb:

 

Sorry to but in with another question...

Will it do the tomato plant any harm in the long run?

I have tumbling toms in hanging baskets, and they are healthy and happy, just making lovely green little toms at present, and obviously still flowering. But the leaves underneath, around the edge of the basket, look slightly curled sometimes. It doesn't seem to be lack of water, or too much water. Tried both, but sometimes it is more noticeable than others.

Is it just one of those things that won't cause too much harm as long as it is just a few leaves? I've never seen a tomato plant without a few slightly curled leaves.

However, I am new to this and learning fast, so I stand to be corrected :ntwrth:

 

If you pick the pots up and lift the hanging baskets, do they feel heavy. If not they need a water. If the compost has dried out and wate will just run through.

i would suggest standing pots and hanging baskets in a bucket of water for an hour.

 

I agree, I don't worry about it, "it happens"