Infected plants wilt during the day and their leaves are commonly curled, or thickened, cupped, yellowed or rolled inward. Sometimes the veins on the undersides are purplish in color. All plants are stunted and don’t grow well, or produce any more fruit. Commonly spread by leafhoppers.
- Affects
- Level of Concern
- Gardeners take note
- What months
- Jun–Jul
- Treatment / Useful Links
If curly top becomes a recurring problem you could use row covers to keep sucking insects away. The virus can remain in infected plant debris for years, so keep the soil clear. Also remove diseased plants to reduce sources of infection.