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Help - tomato blight


  1. LisaM
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    LisaM

    Argh, I have tomato blight and am looking for organic solutions. I removed the diseased plant, but it has spread to a neighbor -but not too bad yet and I think I can save the rest! I hope after all this work!
    Please, any advice would be appreciated!
    Lisa

    Posted 2 years ago #         

  2. gregorywade
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    This season has been unusually dry and warm--less than ideal for blight. Without more details, it's only a shot in the dark. Adequate airflow between the lowest branches and the soil, and between individual plants helps avoid trapping moisture which is conducive to blight. A few preventive measures: 1)ensure the lowest branches don't come into contact with the soil to increase airflow. This can be accomplish by pruning, staking, caging, trellising, etc. 2) Water the roots not the plant. Again, wet foliage and reduced airflow are conducive to blight. 3)Increase spacing of plants. Again, this increases air flow between plants, while reducing the need for watering. Hope this is helpful.

    Posted 2 years ago #         

  3. LisaM
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    LisaM

    I know, I was surprised, but I think the plant must have been diseased when I bought it. it looks like early blight. I took steps to increase airflow, but I am wondering if there is an organic treatment?
    Thanks!

    Posted 2 years ago #         

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