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It was one of the suckiest years ever. So windcan to a lot of damage, especially if it is sustained.Unfortunately, to get adequate amounts and hours of sunlight, mostof us have to plant our tomatoes out in the open withlittle or nothing as a wind break.
Furthermore, can wind damage tomato plants?
High winds, blowing dust and low humidity candamage the leaves and stems on tomato plants. Heat andlow moisture can cause the edges of the tomato leavesto die back, then twist and curl.
Thereof, is too much wind bad for plants?
Wind greatly affects plants throughouttheir growth. When plants are seedlings, slight breezes helpthem grow more sturdy. Wind at gale force can damage or evenbreak and blow down the strongest tree. Winter wind isparticularly damaging because plants are unable to replacethe water they lose and become desiccated.
When tomato plants receive more water thanthey can use, the signs are clear in the plant andthe surrounding soil. Early signs of overwatering intomato plants include cracked fruit and blisters or bumps onthe lower leaves. If the overwatering continues, the bumpsor blisters on the leaves turn corky.