It’s primarily caused by a fungus called Alternaria solani It affects tomatoes, potatoes, and other vegetables. What Is Early Blight?Īs mentioned, early blight is a fungal disease. Thankfully, there are some simple and natural ways to prevent and treat early blight.
This is a common fungal disease that affects many types of plants, from vegetables to ornamental plants. Treat with Yates Mavrik or Yates Nature’s Way Citrus and Ornamental Spray.Have you ever noticed circular dark brown lesions on the older leaves of your plants? If so, it could be early blight. Tiny white sap sucking insects that you will find on the undersides of the leaves. Spray with Yates Success Ultra Insect Control Spray. Infected plants show sudden signs of decline including yellowing or distorted leaves and may die. The tiny psyllid can ruin your precious crop, they transfer a bacterial disease called Liberibacter. Treat with Yates Mavrik or Yates Nature’s Way Citrus and Ornamental Spray.
Your plant’s leaves will look yellow and dehydrated. Minute insects that live on the underside of leaves. They cause plants to wilt and the leaves to pucker and distort. Small insects that appear in clusters on the underside of leaves or on stems, sucking the sap from them. Do not grow tomatoes in the same area for more than one year in three. Spray with Yates Nature’s Way Fungus Spray. Younger leaves may have pale circular spots. Older leaf undersides have yellow blotches and show yellowing blotches with grey mould. Spray with Yates Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate. Tomatoes and the plants leaves and stems develop a grey or brown rot or mould. More serious in wet, humid climates, use Yates Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate and dispose of affectedĪ white grey powdery appearance to leaves, stems and fruit. Will appear as irregular brown patches on leaves. Spray regularly with copper and dispose of any affected leaves. Small spots appear on older leaves and dark mould present. Give your plants a feed of Tui Tomato Food – if the problem persists, feed with Tui Sulphate of Potash. This can be caused by a few things your tomato plants could be receiving too much heat, too much water, or not enough potash. You can leave some of the older, larger leaves on the plant to act as a sunshade to the fruit. Will appear as brown patches on the fruit and is caused by exposure to bright sunlight.
#HOME REMEDY FOR EARLY BLIGHT ON TOMATOES SKIN#
Larger varieties like beefsteak are less susceptible to skin splitting.Ĭaused by excess sunlight, being too dry or too much potash. Although still edible, splits in the skin can make your plant more susceptible to viruses. The fleshy fruit tissue grows at a faster rate than the skin, causing splitting. Tomatoes become familiar with the amount of water they receive when waterings are increased this can cause a growth spurt. Usually a result of the changes in water. Gypsum can help to promote calcium and mulch can help with water retention. Implement a regular watering schedule while the plants are growing. If the problem persists, supplement the feed with Epsom Salts.Ĭaused by a calcium deficiency or rapid ripening from overwatering. Give your tomato plant a good feed with Tui Tomato Food. The plants leaves are yellow between the veins. Use mulch to help regulate the soil temperature. This can be caused by fluctuating temperatures. Keep an eye on your plant’s health, look for larvae and other insects, watch for signs of disease Weather or nutrient related problems To produce that perfect tomato, be alert. Whether heirlooms of the sort our grandmothers knew or a sweet cherry tomato treat, a perfect tomato is an achievement. Home-grown tomatoes are a source of pride, a thing of beauty, and beyond-description delicious.
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