Why does my tomato plant wilt whenever it’s outside for more than an hour
Started the plant indoors, trying to begin the hardening off process but it rapidly wilts whenever I leave it out. Perks back up when inside. What's going on?
by Clever_Mik
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NoMinimum5376
Start it in the shade first for a few days before you go to actual sun! I have some still being dramatic in full sun for more than a few hours even though I’ve been hardening off for weeks.
KP97756YOLO
That pot also looks small for that state of growth. Whenever I put mine outside to harden, I have to make sure it’s watered first.
Jacques2424
Cold, it has to be above 15. If not that water.
Federal-Party-3304
What’s the temperature outside? You might want to consider a bigger pot for that size tomato plant, or transplant outside if your temperature is consistently above 45° F (preferably 50°F). Add 3/4 cup of water and see if the leaves perk up in a few hours.
Prize_Use1161
Repot to larger pot. Not enough dirt.
ASecularBuddhist
What brand of soil did you use?
VIVOffical
I think it’s multiple variables tbh.
The pot is too small for this big of a plant, and you may need to hard off slower (I harden off over two weeeks.
jhw528
Tomatoes are so damn thirsty
ZzLavergne
Probably root bound, put in a much larger container, 7 to 10 gallons minimum. Keep it watered.
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Start it in the shade first for a few days before you go to actual sun! I have some still being dramatic in full sun for more than a few hours even though I’ve been hardening off for weeks.
That pot also looks small for that state of growth. Whenever I put mine outside to harden, I have to make sure it’s watered first.
Cold, it has to be above 15. If not that water.
What’s the temperature outside? You might want to consider a bigger pot for that size tomato plant, or transplant outside if your temperature is consistently above 45° F (preferably 50°F). Add 3/4 cup of water and see if the leaves perk up in a few hours.
Repot to larger pot. Not enough dirt.
What brand of soil did you use?
I think it’s multiple variables tbh.
The pot is too small for this big of a plant, and you may need to hard off slower (I harden off over two weeeks.
Tomatoes are so damn thirsty
Probably root bound, put in a much larger container, 7 to 10 gallons minimum. Keep it watered.
Root bound
The pot needs to be three times that size.
Lol those leaves are starting to look like kale