Just after transplanting my seedlings, we got a week or more of heavy rain. I lost a few tomato plants and the ones that survive look pitiful. The majority of leaves are yellowed but there does seem to be new growth on top. Can I help the plants along with anything or will these next few days of sunshine help set them right again?
Everyone wants their gardens to look pretty. I would leave the tomatoe alone & let it do its thing.
It looks like it will make it, but don't know if it will ever be a real strong grower and producer. Looks like it got set back quite a bit. Possibly because of where you are, it will be ok. In our short season I wouldn't take a chance on it. Wouldn't count on it, and would plant more. But, you can do the same. Plant more to be sure you get some produce.
Ugh, this happened to some of mine! I agree to try planting a few more. At least, that's what I'm doing. :)
As soon as it warms up again, I would dose them with a good complete fertilizer, although I use 0-10-10 and fish fertilizer mixed together according to manufacturers instructions. They may need a boost after the rain and I find liquid gets them going until they can draw from the nutrients in the soil.
If you can lay the plant over and cover the lower part of it with more soil, it will root all along the buried stem and make a strong root system. The top of the plant will also right itself vertically and continue to grow. It's worth a try for this plant.
I agree with Cville. Lay it down and cover the bottom half with dirt. It may help to put a bit of plastic over it if you expect more rains.
