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Furn type curling to top growth on tomato plants

heraldic.artistheraldic.artist Posts: 11
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Hi all you knowledgeable growers! I wonder if anyone has any ideas about what's going on with my tomatoes?

I have noticed on two of my tomato plants (one grafted & purchased from a garden centre, the other grown from seed in my greenhouse.) That the very top growth of the plants, aren't developing correctly.  They seem to have their leaves (looking dark green and healthy) curled up similar to new furn/bracken fronds. I've also noticed that the upper part of the stem is thicker.

The leaves dont seem to want to open or rather unfurl. Has anyone ANY idea as to what might be the problem? I've had a look (on line) at TOMATO VIRUS,  it doesn't look to be that. 

I'd be very grateful indeed for any suggestions. 

BTW, all of my tomato plants are growing in crop bags.

Many thanks!
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 85,995
    Can you show us some photos please? 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • heraldic.artistheraldic.artist Posts: 11
    Hi Dovefromabove. First I'll just say: Irrannnooo 😆 

    Of course! I'll take a few in the morning and post them. (I hadn't thought of that) 🤣
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 85,995
    😃 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • heraldic.artistheraldic.artist Posts: 11
    What are the scores George Dawes?😃
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 85,995
    Mark has 3 … Ulrika has 1. 

    🕊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • heraldic.artistheraldic.artist Posts: 11
    😅🤣😅 👆 I really want to see those fingers working!!👆👆👆
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 85,995
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=96GFT6WfTjw

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 85,995
    Now it’s my bedtime 🥱 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,918
    It's quite normal for tops to curl - usually when there's a bit of rapid growth and the amount of water available means it just can't keep pace with it, and get it to the extremities of the foliage quickly enough. It usually sorts itself out.
    A photo would help though.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,381
    I've also found that the Beefsteak varieties often seem more prone to this than the small cherry types.
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