tomatoes

[kenbutts]

after a height of 2' my toms are dying, leaf curl and brown marks on stems, no foliage on top 2' ?

[kenbutts]

[davyw1]

after a height of 2' my toms are dying, leaf curl and brown marks on stems, no foliage on top 2' ?

Not quite sure if you are making a statement or asking for help, but here is a link you might have a look at

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=potato+leaf+roll+images&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

[kenbutts]

Hi was asking for help/
ken

[davyw1]

A photo would help, but tomato leaf roll is usualy caused by to much watering and not enough drainage.
a good test is to poke your finger into the soil if it wet within the top two inches then lay off with to much water.
Another reason is some aphids may be on the leaves causing them to curl so they can hide

[saddad]

Welcome to A4A Ken...  :)

[davyw1]

OOOPS  welcome  Ken

[kenbutts]

pictures in my gallery
sorry new to this
Ken

[kenbutts]

many thanks to all for welcome
ken

[saddad]

Personally I'd cut out below the damage and train a side shoot as the new leader... looks like some sort of canker to me... didn't know Toms got it...  :-\

[davyw1]

There is not a great deal if info on Tomato Leaf roll this is about the besr i can come up with

Leaf Roll: Leaf roll of tomatoes may be caused by high temperatures, prolonged periods of wet soil conditions, and drought. It may also occur when tomatoes are pruned severely. The symptom is mostly on older leaves, with an upward curling of the leaflets, but may progress to affect up to 75 percent of the foliage. The rolled leaves may feel leathery and stiff. Often the condition of leaf roll occurs once the plants are under the stress of a heavy fruit set. Some varieties are more prone to leaf roll than others.

[1066]

Leaf Roll: Leaf roll of tomatoes may be caused by high temperatures, prolonged periods of wet soil conditions, and drought.

So that just about covers all eventualities  ;D  ;D  ;D
1 of mine has some leaves doing exactly this, but at the bottom of the plant.... and no fruit on it yet.....

Anyway welcome to A4A Ken

1066

[kenbutts]

Thanks to all for your help and welcome, my plot is in maidstone and in permanent sun someone has suggested as I grow these in culture rings the roots may be getting to hot.
ken