"Wispy"

GaryStPaul · July 10, 2011

One occasionally runs across this term to describe a tomato plant that tends under quite normal conditions to droop or seems otherwise lacking in vigor. It was applied to Brad's Black Heart, of which I'm growing two this year. Despite knowing its reputation as a "wispy" grower, I get concerned every time I see it, especially alongside its lusty neighbor, Orange Minsk, and think I should check the moisture level, look for bugs or signs of disease, etc.

Assuming I should just let a wispy grower grow as it will and hope for a good harvest, can anyone shed light on what contributes to this kind of growth habit? Any other well-known wispies? Gary

July 10, 2011	#1
GaryStPaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 158	"Wispy" One occasionally runs across this term to describe a tomato plant that tends under quite normal conditions to droop or seems otherwise lacking in vigor. It was applied to Brad's Black Heart, of which I'm growing two this year. Despite knowing its reputation as a "wispy" grower, I get concerned every time I see it, especially alongside its lusty neighbor, Orange Minsk, and think I should check the moisture level, look for bugs or signs of disease, etc. Assuming I should just let a wispy grower grow as it will and hope for a good harvest, can anyone shed light on what contributes to this kind of growth habit? Any other well-known wispies? Gary