Growing Tomatoes Blog

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Aug 31, 2010, Tomato Plant Problems - Questions and Answers

Need some help identifying tomato plant problems? Got a question about tomato plant diseases or pests in your garden?

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Aug 30, 2010, Tomato Disease Identification

Tomato disease identification is easiest by comparing your problem to pictures and a list of symptoms. Use the photos and symptoms of the most common tomato diseases to identify your tomato plant problem and learn all about causes and treatments. Also lots of advice on how to grow tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Verticillium Wilt

The first symptoms of verticillium wilt are blotchy yellow lesions on the lower leaves. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is a major disease that also infects peppers, celery, lettuce, eggplant, peanuts,and many legumes. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Tomato Rot

Tomato rot is present when fruits have small brown circular spots on the lower half and is caused by a fungus harbored in the soil. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Tomato Fungus

Tomato fungus can arrive on young transplants purchased from the big growers, or it can be a leftover in the soil from the previous year's problem. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is one of the most damaging diseases to affect tomato and other plants. Symptoms are stunted growth and reduced yield. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Tomato Sunscald

Sunscald is a tomato problem caused by overexposure to intense sun rays. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Stemphylium

Stemphylium solani (gray leaf spot) is a tomato disease, which in the U.S. occurs mainly in the southeastern states. Symptoms are small gray-brown spots on the underside of leaves. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Septoria Leaf Spot

Septoria leaf spot on tomatoes exhibits as small black spots that enlarge, eventually causing leaves to turn yellow and die. Find causes, prevention and cure. How to Identify leaf spot and other tomato diseases plus plenty of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Fusarium Root Rot

Fusarium root rot disease in tomatoes appears as a brown discoloration around the stem base that can kill seedlings and stunt mature plants. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Pythium Root Rot of Tomatoes

Pythium is one of the fungi that contribute to root rot in tomato seedlings. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus much advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 29, 2010, Leaf Mold

Leaf mold is a fungus that causes yellow or green spots on leaves. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Gray Leaf Spot

Gray leaf spot tomato disease, which in the U.S. occurs mainly in the southeastern states, exhibits small gray-brown spots on underside of leaves. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Fusarium Wilt

Fusarium wilt is a common tomato disease that causes yellowing of the leaves starting with the lowest leaves first, and finally overall wilting of the plant. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus much advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Damping-Off Disease

A common problem affecting many plants, damping-off is a disease that causes rot in seedlings. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus much advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Fusarium Crown Rot Tomato Disease

Fusarium crown rot disease in tomatoes causes the leaves to turn brown or black and eventually wilt. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Chlorosis

Tomato chlorosis virus can cause significant losses to tomato harvests, but generally its effects are minor. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus great tips on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Catface in Tomatoes, Catfacing

Catface in tomatoes is a physiological problem caused by poor pollination during cool weather. Find other causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato problems plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes

One of the most common tomato diseases, blossom-end rot displays a sunken spot that turns flattened, black, and leathery. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of advice on growing tomatoes.

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Aug 28, 2010, Anthracnose Tomato Disease

Anthracnose disease in tomatoes infects both green and ripe fruit. Find causes, identification, prevention and cure. Identify this and other tomato diseases plus lots of tips on growing healthy tomato plants.

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Aug 14, 2010, Powdery Mildew Tomato Disease

Powdery mildew is a tomato fungus that infects leaves and decreases plant vigor and fruit production. Causes, identification, prevention and cure. Other tomato disease identification. Tons of advice on growing tomatoes.

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