Tomato Leaves Wilting

[Jonny.D]

It's only the one plant in a row of tomato plants that is wilting.

At first, I thought it was either due to the sun being so fierce and/or lack of water, so watered and the plant perked up a bit, though the leaves were still wilted this morning.

The ground is moist enough and the other plants next to it are doing fine.

PS We have cloud cover at the moment so the sun is not so fierce today.

Any suggestions as to the cause of this??


TIA

JD

[Jungle Jane]

Might be to do with the root system of the plant not taking up moisture as well as the other plants,it might be nothing you're doing is wrong,have you got a photo of size & wilt etc some of mine wilted a bit at the top so I water them & they're ok,the grounds really dry 12" down,needs a good soaking because we've had no rain for ages. Have you checked for a massive sideshoot taking all the energy out the plant?

[Thelma Sanders]

Is there an ants nest near the roots of the wilty plant?

[Jonny.D]

Jungle Jane
They've been watered regularly and the ground is not dry.

Thelma Sanders
No ants

[Thelma Sanders]

Are they all the same variety? cos some varieties do always look wilted?

[Jonny.D]

Are they all the same variety? cos some varieties do always look wilted?

The one next to it is the same variety and is not wilting.

This is the second year I've grown toms in this spot, last year had no problems.

[Jungle Jane]

I'd give them all a feed for power,when you planted them did you add something like BFB around the plant? Maybe adding a mulch after you water or more compost over the root area might help keep it from drying out,I don't think it was this hot last year & some plants do seem thirstier than others. I've got a few wilty plants (one's in a pot,I didn't do any waterering yesterday,some plants don't mind lack of care,that one does ) & some are black icicle where wilty looking is normal. I would remove any leaves that touch the ground,so the leaves can't get wet & then pick up bacteria/fungi. But don't accidentally cut off those lovely tomatoes,remove the leaves gradually or cup in your hand what you're about to cut off,I was removing leaves the other day & a massive sideshoot appeared,it was well hidden. Hope it improves for you!

[Jonny.D]

Fruit starting to turn red