I have about 1 month old tomato plants inside. They get constant bottom water and always at least 75 degrees. Some of them are wilting and with very soft leaves that fall off when I barely touch them then others with more crunchy leaves. So confused
Specifically my moonbeam and Cherokee purple tomatoes are doing this. My others are wonderful and growing fast.
by ALE70712
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Those need to be transplanted for one. Separating them from one another at this size is tough in the roots.
Very likely they are overwatered too based on the appearance of the soil.
You have them way too close together. Purple color is a sign phosphorus deficiency; sometimes seen in young tomatoes and peppers. Plant up or thin out. Add some bone meal and/or tomato fertilizer when they go to their final place.
Additionally some tomatoes are more wilty appearing. But main thing is proper spacing.
I would thin out all the unhealthy ones. In my experience, they won’t recover fully, if at all.
Far too wet. The crystal-like structures along the stems and veins in the second pic are classic signs of edema. They shouldn’t be sitting in water at all times. They’ll probably be fine once repotted (and I’d do that ASAP).