Tomato transplant shock, help!?

Question

I have been growing some heirlooms, and i've had to transplant them. their container was too small for them. So i've moved them to a much larger pot. They starting wilting almost immediatley. They were about 2-2 1/2 ft tall. Is there anything i can do to help the transition go more smoothly or do i just ride it out? I'm tellin' ya folks, they're not looking so hot. I tried moving them immediatly to some well worked loose soil and patted firmly around their base. then i watered well. Though i'm not sure if it was enough water and i don't want to drown them! please help! thanks! -first time tomato-er.

Answer 1

Hopefully they'll recover but it might take a couple weeks.  

Keep them well watered and if you live in a hot climate, try to give them some shade while you ride it out.

Good luck to you and the tomatoes!

Answer 2

you failed to follow my directions,soak them good and drain,keep out of direct sun till they recover.........tom

Answer 3

Don't worry, just soak them then let them sit in the sun, and they should be fine.

Answer 4

Keep in little sun or light shade for a few days.  The hot sun on newly shocked plants will damage them more.

Answer 5

Have no fear, most plant life will suffer from some form of transplant shock. As long as you give them a good drinking every 3 days (depending on the temperature), they should come around in about a week or so, and will once again straighten up and begin to grow normally. Whatever you do, do "not" fertilize them at this stage. They are already suffering from the transplant and if fertilized and "forced" to grow, will more than likely not recover well. Hope this has answered your question....

....Billy Ray