Q&A - What is the best way to control tomato blight?
Question:
What is the best way to control tomato blight? I had a big problem with it last year.
Answer:
Tomato blight is nearly impossible to prevent in the Mid-South because of the heat and humidity. Blight is a fungus that splashes up on the bottom leaves of plant when it rains or is watered. The blight then works its way up the plant. Mulching is effective at reducing splashing on the leaves. Fungicide will also be required. Staking the tomatoes will keep the leaves off the ground. Crop rotation will help. Also, collect and dispose of infected plants at the end of the growing season. Leaving them in the garden will leave the fungus they carry in the garden.
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What is the best way to control tomato blight? I had a big problem with it last year.
Answer:
Tomato blight is nearly impossible to prevent in the Mid-South because of the heat and humidity. Blight is a fungus that splashes up on the bottom leaves of plant when it rains or is watered. The blight then works its way up the plant. Mulching is effective at reducing splashing on the leaves. Fungicide will also be required. Staking the tomatoes will keep the leaves off the ground. Crop rotation will help. Also, collect and dispose of infected plants at the end of the growing season. Leaving them in the garden will leave the fungus they carry in the garden.
Related Videos:
Mixing and Applying Fungicide
Related Resources:
Tomato Diseases & Disorders
Foliar Diseases of Tomato
Tomato Disease & Insect Control Manual With Variety Selection