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[Tomato Dirt #260] Why is my tomato plant wilting?
July 14, 2022

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 12, Number 14

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


Set Up Consistent Watering Right Now


Yes, it’s good to be a drip when it comes to watering your garden! Tomatoes need 1-3 inches of water a week.

Hoses, nozzles, drip irrigation, water timers, rain gauges, soaker systems, watering cans, rain urns … check out all kinds of watering gadgets with our good friends at Gardener’s Supply.

Here you’ll find all the different kinds of watering gear you need for your garden. Plus, their watering gadgets and irrigation supplies are quality products that will last season after season. Check them out here.


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FEATURE: Why is My Tomato Plant Wilting?


You discover a wilting tomato plant in your garden - or two or twelve.

And your heart sinks.

You wonder why your plant is wilting. And you desperately want to fix it.

There are several reasons why your plant may suffer from drooping leaves and foliage malaise.

With answers, you can learn whether or not your plant is salvageable.

And if so, you can know how to revive the tomato plant and get it back on track to producing juicy, flavorful fruit … (Keep reading)


Best Tips for Growing Tomatoes: Bestseller in 89 Countries


THE tomato-growing Bible and best-seller in 89 countries: How to Grow Juicy Tomatoes. Two horticulturalists combine forces to give you advice about the right way to prune, fertilize, water and stake tomatoes.

You’ll be able to diagnose pest and disease problems using step by step priceless information, illustrated with 260 full color photos.

Get the book and you’ll also get 6 free bonuses, including the Family Tomato Cookbook and a database of 1300 varieties of tomatoes. More details here. Tomato Growing Book


Tomato Growing Tip: The Best Way to Water Tomatoes


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80+ FREE Tutorials to Help You ID Garden Diseases and Pests


Slugs … deer … beetles. Or is it tomato rot or blight that’s attacking your crops?

Identifying the problem is the first step in finding an earth-friendly way to reduce — or even eliminate — the damage caused by garden pests and diseases.

Our friends at Gardener’s Supply have created a directory of garden pests to help you identify your gardener’s invaders.

And GS expert gardeners also has a helpful list of diseases to look out for, including more than 80 quick tutorials to show you what to do when your plants are under attack.

Hop on over to the directory of garden pests or the listing of 80+ quick tutorials to discover your garden’s problems. And bookmark those pages for later!


Solve Other Tomato Problems

Compare 5 kinds of tomato wilt Am I watering my tomatoes enough? Tomato spotted wilt virus: how to identify and control it Watering tomatoes in pots: FAQs

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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