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Sacramento, Ca

I have an Atlantic giant nearly ready for fruit set. The plant has about 150 leaves. This afternoon I noticed that only the three leaves nearest the crown are wilted. The rest of the leaves look strong and vibrant. Could this be too much nitrogen? If so, wouldn't this effect the rest of the plant. I am concerned since the crown holds the treasured fruit. I need some help. Please. I need to sleep.

7/3/2008 2:40:29 AM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

The leaves at the stump will start dieing off as the plant ages. Shouldn't be a problem. Just nature.

7/3/2008 3:25:48 AM

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I have experienced alot of this problem this year, mostly due to extreme wind and excess heat. This combo is deadly to the newer leaves but the older, more wiser leaves have no problems handling it. It sucks, because you feel you have a major problem, but you will notice it will happen on most of the younger leaves in this range, then with nicer weather your next generation of leaves will look okay.

7/3/2008 7:34:48 AM

Sacramento, Ca

Thank god. You guys are great. My only concern is the wilt turned into a burn this morning and infected two more leaves. The two new leaves are older. It has begun to happen on another plant. Perhaps too much Urea?

7/3/2008 11:30:02 AM

Long Island,New York

Disease is usually the cause in my experience...the ones nearest the stumps are the least likely to wilt in a healthy plant.

7/3/2008 4:46:50 PM