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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Madeleine Streets

7 reasons your tomato plant is wilting — and how to fix it

A tomato plant showing three ripe tomatoes covered in moisture.

Tomatoes are practically synonymous with summertime, which makes them the perfect plant to grow this season. Freshly grown tomatoes tend to be juicier and more flavorful than their store-bought counterparts — and there’s no fresher tomato than the one picked from your own yard. 

These plants also tend to be quite easy to grow and produce a lot of fruit for their size, so it’s no surprise that they are a favorite of home gardeners all around the country. If you take care of them correctly throughout the next few months, you’re sure to be rewarded with a bounty of delicious tomatoes. Just look out for one thing: wilting.

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