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Tomato Diseases & Disorders
- Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) causing a rapid wilting of tomato plants. ...
- Early blight (Alternaria species) on tomato foliage. ...
- Septoria leaf spot (Septoria lycopersici) on tomato. ...
- Leaf mold (Fulvia fulva) on tomato foliage. ...
- Leaf mold (Fulvia fulva) on lower leaf surface.
- What do tomato diseases look like?
- What are the first signs of tomato blight?
- How do you control tomato plant disease?
- What does blight on tomatoes look like?
- Can you eat tomatoes with blight?
- What causes tomato leaves to curl up?
- What is a natural remedy for tomato blight?
- How do you kill early blight in soil?
- What is blight on a tomato plant?
What do tomato diseases look like?
Identifiy: Appearing as tiny, round splotches on the leaves, this tomato disease (Septoria lycopersici) typically starts on the lowest leaves first. The spots have dark brown edges and lighter centers, and there are usually many spots on each leaf. Infected leaves eventually turn yellow and then brown, and fall off.
What are the first signs of tomato blight?
Signs and symptoms
- Initially, small dark spots form on older foliage near the ground.
- Leaf spots are round, brown and can grow up to half inch in diameter.
- Larger spots have target-like concentric rings. ...
- Severely infected leaves turn brown and fall off, or dead, dried leaves may cling to the stem.
How do you control tomato plant disease?
Long periods of warm, wet weather contribute to this tomato plant disease, and splashing water spreads spores to other leaves. Control leaf spot by not crowding your tomatoes. Leave enough space so air circulates and dries leaves. Avoid overhead watering.
What does blight on tomatoes look like?
Early blight symptoms usually begin after the first fruits appear on tomato plants, starting with a few small, brown lesions on the bottom leaves. As the lesions grow, they take the shape of target-like rings, with dry, dead plant tissue in the center.
Can you eat tomatoes with blight?
The good news: Late blight cannot infect humans, so depending on when you're able to salvage your tomatoes or potatoes, they are safe to eat. If blight lesions are evident, you can simply cut those parts off the tomato or potato and use them as normal.
What causes tomato leaves to curl up?
Heat and low moisture can cause the edges of the tomato leaves to die back, then twist and curl. Hot dry weather may also cause a symptom called physiological leaf roll. This is a self- defense response, where leaves and leaflets curl slightly to prevent further water loss (Fig. 6).
What is a natural remedy for tomato blight?
Stake plants to improve air circulation. Keep the soil under plants free of garden debris and add a layer of organic compost or mulch to keep fungal spores from splashing up onto the plant. Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses, or water from a low angle to help keep foliage dry and water the soil directly.
How do you kill early blight in soil?
The key is solarizing the soil to kill the bacteria before they get to the plants. As soon as you can work the soil, turn the entire bed to a depth of 6″, then level and smooth it out. Dig a 4-6″ deep trench around the whole bed and thoroughly soak the soil by slowly running a sprinkler over it for several hours.
What is blight on a tomato plant?
Tomato blight can quickly destroy tomato and potato crops. ... Tomato blight refers to a family of diseases caused by fungus-like organisms that spread through potato and tomato foliage, particularly during wet weather. Blight spreads quickly, causing leaves to discolor, rot and collapse.
