Problem with tomato

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  1. Ch3m

    Ch3m Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi guys,
    Since a couple of day my tomato plants in the greenhouse semms to suffer. The lower branches are laying on the soil andsome of the top one are curved down. Also there are small holes in the leaves but I cannot see any insects. Here a picture:
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    What could be the problem?
     
  2. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    To my eyes your plant looks very good.

    The leaf curling is not a problem, it often happens to newly planted tomatoes. It's a sign that the plant is growing strongly probably from the extra nutrients in the fresh compost. They tend to do it more overnight and first thing in the morning, during the day they can unfurl and look normal.

    I wouldn't worry about a few small holes in the leaves - probably an insect but unless it gets much worse you don't need to do anything.
     
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    • Ch3m

      Ch3m Apprentice Gardener

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      I was afaid of bad watering or other weird problem. But if you say that's normal I an reassred
       
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      • john558

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        I agree with JWK they look fine, wish mine were that advanced.
         
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