Growing tomatoes in your garden requires a conducive environment. All the more so, if you plan to have a bumper crop this year. You’ll want to have a few tricks up your sleeve. So when it’s time to plant tomatoes, planting them is already within your field of … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Buckeye Rot
by Matt Gibson About Buckeye Rot Buckeye rot is a soil borne infectious plant disease that is caused by the fungus Phytophthora parasitica. There are three species of the fungus, P. capsici, P. drechsleri and P. nicotiana var. Parasitica. These species vary by growing … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Fusarium Wilt
by Matt Gibson About Fusarium Wilt Fusarium wilt is known to wipe out entire crops of tomatoes in warmer, southern climates, though it is somewhat limited by lower temperatures in colder, more northern climates. Fusarium wilt is widespread in the southern areas of the … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Septoria Leaf Spot
by Matt Gibson About Septoria Leaf Spot Septoria leaf spot, also known as septoria blight is a common disease of the tomato plant, which also affects other members of the plant family Solanaceae, namely potatoes and eggplant. The disease is caused by the fungus Septoria … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Early Blight
by Matt Gibson About Early Blight Early blight is a common tomato disease that is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani. Affecting nearly all parts of the tomato plant, including the stems, leaves and fruit, early blight is very common in areas with warm, moist weather … [Read more...]
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