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TOMATO DISEASES & DISORDERS

June 19, 2020 by Linda SE

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) can be grown on almost any moderately well-drained soil type. A good supply of organic matter can increase yield and reduce production problems. Tomatoes and related vegetables, such as potatoes, peppers and eggplants, should not be planted on the same land more than once in three years. Ideally, any cover crop or crop preceding tomatoes should be members of the grass family. Corn, an excellent rotation crop with tomatoes, supplies large amounts of organic matter and does not promote the growth of disease organisms that attack tomatoes. Certified seeds and plants are recommended and should be used whenever possible. CONTINUE

SOURCE: https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/tomato-diseases-disorders/

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Fruits /Veggies, Gardening Methods, General Gardening / Landscaping Tagged With: tomato disease treatment, tomatoes

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