Troubleshooting worksheet
Curling or distorted leaves
Leaves roll upward, downward, cup, twist, or emerge misshapen.
Look before acting
A visual match narrows questions. It does not prove a diagnosis.
Compare the location, pattern, affected plant parts, recent weather, watering, and changes in care before choosing a response.
Possible causes
Keep the list open at first.
01Heat or water stress
02Aphids or mites
03Herbicide exposure
04Virus
05Normal cultivar response
Questions to answer
Look at the whole plant and root zone.
- Is new growth distorted?
- Are insects or residue present underneath?
- Was herbicide used nearby?
- Is the plant otherwise growing normally?
Low-risk actions
Change one thing at a time.
- Inspect new growth and leaf undersides.
- Stabilize water without saturating soil.
- Document possible chemical exposure.
- Use crop-specific diagnosis before removing the plant.
Working checklist