Early Leaf Curl on Chili & Tomato Seedlings: The 3-Ingredient Neem & Garlic Emulsion

Leaf curl virus transmitted by whiteflies is the number one frustration for balcony and rooftop vegetable growers. Once a plant is severely infected, chemical sprays rarely reverse the damage.

Instead, prevention starting in week two after transplanting is critical. Combine 5ml cold-pressed Neem oil, 2ml mild liquid soap, and strained garlic-chili extract per liter of lukewarm water. Mist the undersides of leaves every 5 days at sunset.