why are some of the leaves turning black

MarlynnMarcks · June 9, 2016

My Solar Set looks great and is producing, but some of the leaves have turned 1/4 black and curled. The plant is growing on a screened in porch. Any ideas?

Gardeneer · June 9, 2016

Some varieties have darker foliage than most.
Some varieties are more prone to leaf curling.
But generally, very dark foliage can be due to high Nitrogen. And curling might be caused by moisture fluctuation, either too wet and cold or dry.

If you have other varieties that have been treated the same way and look normal, then I would not worry about one variety. JMO

Gardeneer

Dewayne mater · June 9, 2016

Pictures please. Mold can cause black leaves and be a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Not saying you have it, no way to know.

MarlynnMarcks · June 9, 2016

Thanks. That fits the bill perfectly.

June 9, 2016	#1
MarlynnMarcks Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 180	why are some of the leaves turning black My Solar Set looks great and is producing, but some of the leaves have turned 1/4 black and curled. The plant is growing on a screened in porch. Any ideas?

June 9, 2016	#2
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,916	Some varieties have darker foliage than most. Some varieties are more prone to leaf curling. But generally, very dark foliage can be due to high Nitrogen. And curling might be caused by moisture fluctuation, either too wet and cold or dry. If you have other varieties that have been treated the same way and look normal, then I would not worry about one variety. JMO Gardeneer

June 9, 2016	#3
Dewayne mater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,212	Pictures please. Mold can cause black leaves and be a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Not saying you have it, no way to know.