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Aug 2, 2023 7:50 AM CST
Name: Matt Magnusson
South of Sweden (Zone 7a)
Peppers Seed Starter Tomato Heads
I also doubt the move itself would cause the plants to wilt. The plants looked "shocked" to me. I have seen this look more than once when transplanting tomato seedlings left in nursery pots a bit too long.

First, make sure plants are watered. Sorry, a bit obvious but we all forget at times.

Next, check for any hard-to-spot cracks or tears in the main stem. I managed to tear a branch this morning when trying to help one of my Black Prince plants. Even though I thought I was ever so gentle.

If you find tears, support the plant to make the tear "whole again". Using florist tape or just plain Scotch tape can help.

Next, are the plants more exposed to direct sunlight or wind after the move? Strong winds and direct sunlight, especially during the hotter times of day, can shock even established plants.

If increased sun exposure, I would water it thoroughly and cover it with a shade cloth to help the plant recover.

It would be interesting to learn how it goes. Tomato plants are resilient and tend to bounce back - at least most of the time.

Best of luck!
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