Tomato Blight Update from Rodale News

[digitS']

. . . I do believe now after some research it is not blight though, but mildew . . .

You can see both mildew and the 2 types of blight here: Tomato Disease Identification, Cornell.

We have what I identify as Early Blight here, now and then. I've had plants that were obviously resistant just keep right on going while those that were susceptible, cashed in their chips.

Steve

 

[vfem]

I'm convinced its some kind of mold on the leaves and not blight. I am still removing the leaves as me speak. Not much if any visual damage to the stems. I had early blight last year and got it somewhat under control.

This year, its not all my tomatoes showing signs... just 4 plants... 2 are near other plants that show no signs, but I went ahead and pretreated anyways.

 

[digitS']

. . . pretreating with a fungicide, V?

S'

 

[vfem]

Neem oil for right now... then a mix of milk and water starting next week if I don't see it clear up on the infected plants. But so far it doesn't look so bad. The tomatoes are ripening soft and mushy on 1 plant though If the fungi clears up, with the tomatoes ripen correctly?

 

[obsessed]

Dang gardening is complicated!

 

[vfem]

I did a lot of destroying things today... I'm not a happy camper! :/

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Dang gardening is complicated!

I could not agree more!!!!!!!


I also think we have to pay attention to the information in thiese links.

http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/PhotoPages/WeedHosts/WeedPhotoList.htm

http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/Tables/WeedHostTable.html


Hattie