Cherokee Chocolate

Oh boy, the Cherokee Chocolate tomato plant might be in trouble. Tonight, its leaves were all curled up like the plant needed water. The leaves were crispy looking and paler in color than their neighbors. But the soil was moist and the tomatoes surrounding it are fine, which would suggest its not a water problem. I'm afraid that this baby might have the Curly Top Virus, apparently common in western Colorado and with no remedy. I watered tonight and will see if the plant is better in the morning. If not, I will probably have to remove it from the garden so the crazy beet leafhoppers don't spread it to other tomatoes and peppers.

In other tomato related news, I broke down and bought yet another tomato plant at the nursery yesterday! Tried so hard to grow Brandywine seeds, then later to track down Brandywine plants at the farmers market - so couldn't pass up my luck to find one 30% off at the local nursery :) Now just need to find a good spot. . .