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Midwest

My plants are around the 5th leaf stage and whenever they get direct sun in the afternoons they start to wilt. Was wondering what might be wrong. Highs are mid to upper 70's. Any help would be great.

Thanks,

Ryan

5/11/2016 3:34:31 PM

Colorado

Its the nature of the beast.They don't like full sun unless its about 65 degrees out.The first leaves,the ones that developed indoors will flag the worst.The rest of the plant will prob. harden off better. You may try a little shade cloth over the young plant to help the transition better.

5/11/2016 3:46:22 PM

Plainville, Connecticut 06062

If you have them in a hoop house and your end's to the hoops aren't opened enough to allow better air flow it will get to hot in the hoops and cause the leaves to wilt. Another reason and probably the answer to your question is the plants need more water especially on hot days. Try watering them the next time they wilt and you might get your answer. Goodluck.

5/11/2016 6:12:11 PM

Bethlehem CT

Mine wilt too, just make sure they have plenty of water and maybe vent that cold frame a little more. Make sure they don't wilt too much ( a little is O.K.) and they will respond with growth at night. Once they are out of the cold frame you will not have to worry about them wilting. Unless it is really hot!

5/11/2016 6:27:56 PM

Midwest

Thanks I might set a little fan in there to circulate the air!

5/11/2016 11:07:06 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

No roots to support young plant.. Go easy... Grows em big all

5/12/2016 1:03:36 AM

Central Illinois

Plants can wilt/flag even with adequate water and too much water can make it worse, if they are fine in the morning its probable because they were too hot

Wilting because of hot and dry conditions occurs because plants are releasing moisture through transpiration faster than they can take water up in their roots and distribute it to the leaves. Transpiration occurs at a higher rate in hot weather as a way of regulating the plant's temperature, like sweating in humans. Wilting also serves to protect the plant's leaves from the sun.

5/12/2016 7:42:59 AM

Midwest

The other day I did have a little burning so they may be trying to protect themselves. They look great in the mornings. Thanks for all the help.

5/12/2016 2:09:18 PM