[KarenO]

Originally Posted by Timomac

I've had plants look similar. I'm of the opinion mine looked that way because I had tall plants, that I'd planted deep, after knocking off several tiers of branches, into cold soil.

I think I basically stressed the plant by knocking off leaves, reduced its ability to photosynthesize, and buried it deeply into cold soil, reducing its ability to take up nutrients. So, they looked sick and the only thing that helped was time and warmth. A little foliar feeding might help. Gently though.

That's just my thinking. This year, as the result of just such issues, I plan to knock off fewer branches and plant less deeply. I'm covering the rows with plastic mulch with soaker hoses so I'm not as worried about water.

Yes, cold roots in deep soil. agree as above. careful with all the additions that have been advised.
KO