warning
Leggy Growth in Tomato
verifiedReviewed by the GreenScout Team
Tomatoes are the most popular home-grown vegetable, producing fruit from small cherry types to large beefsteaks
potted_plant
Tomato care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Tomato. Check each one as a potential cause.
light_mode
Light
Full sun — 8+ hours daily.
science
Fertiliser
High potassium feed once fruiting begins. Balanced NPK before.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Tomato
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
help
Common causes in Tomato
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
troubleshoot
How to diagnose leggy growth in Tomato
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
healing
How to treat leggy growth in Tomato
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
shield
Preventing leggy growth in Tomato
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.