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 Anthracnose
by Matt Gibson About Anthracnose Finding out that your tomato crops are infected with tomato anthracnose can be incredibly discouraging. You may notice ugly legions and large rotten areas and realize that you have noticed the infection a bit too late in the game to save … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Tomato Pith Necrosis
by Matt Gibson About Tomato Pith Necrosis Tomato pith necrosis is caused by bacterial pathogens Pseudomonas corrugata, P. viridiflava, Pseudomonas spp., and Pectobacterium carotovorum, most commonly by P. corrugata, a weak pathogen that can infect tomatoes that are growing … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Leaf Mold
by Matt Gibson About Leaf Mold Leaf mold is a common fungal disease that affects tomatoes that are cultivated in especially humid environments. Feeding off of the humidity, the mold grows and thrives after attaching itself to the leaves of the tomato plant. Once the mold … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Late Blight
by Matt Gibson About Late Blight Late blight is a fungus called Phytophthora infestans, which affects tomatoes and potatoes. In case you were wondering, late blight is the plant disease that is responsible for the famous Irish potato famine of 1845. Luckily, modern … [Read more...]