Tomato blight is a catch-all term for a group of serious fungal infections that affect the production and quality of fruit. The fungi attack tomatoes in different ways at different times, with ...
Q: My tomatoes were all affected by blight this season. Is there anything I can treat the soil with to kill the disease for following seasons? I know rotation of the site is best, but I have a limited ...
Tomatoes are usually the best part of many backyard gardens, but if you’ve ever tried growing them, you know they come with their own challenges. One of the biggest headaches for growers is early ...
Early blight in tomato plants can be a major problem for gardeners. Here’s how to keep plants healthy and growing strong.
Gardeners each year plant their tomatoes with anticipation of juicy, bright red, homegrown tomatoes. Depending on the season, tomatoes can be plagued by disease without proper precautions. Dr. Steve ...
Q: Could you give me some advice on how to proceed in the future with regard to this tomato blight we are all "so enjoying" this year? As I plan for next year's garden, I understand crop rotation, but ...
Dear Carol: I read your column about tomato late blight a few weeks ago and would like to ask a couple more questions about the blight. I read that the late blight does not remain in the soil, but ...
"Tomato blight destroys leaves and eventually causes fruit to rot ... "There are currently no fungicides available for use by gardeners against blight." The only way to control it is to cut away any ...
Q: I'm busy looking at seed catalogs to plan my garden, but remembered how blight took over my tomatoes this past summer. You answered a question for another person concerned with the same problem, ...
Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I hope everyone’s garden is off to a great start for the summer of 2021. We started off unusually hot and dry, but are now receiving some rainy and cool ...