Foliar leaf spot diseases and blights of tomato plants are common problems for tomato growers in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic States. Pathogens survive in plant debris or weed hosts, and are favored ...

Black spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by fungal diseases like Septoria leaf spot or early blight, which thrive in warm, humid weather and can reduce yields or kill plants if untreated. Treat ...

Tomato leaves will begin showing signs of leaf-spot diseases soon if they haven’t already, Kansas State University horticulture expert, Ward Upham said. Brown spots on the leaves indicate Septoria ...

Pennsylvania’s No. 1 home-garden vegetable crop‚ tomatoes, should be hitting peak form this week and churning out trusses full of juicy, ripe fruits. However, this long-time summer pleasure is being ...

Nothing is better than a home-grown, garden tomato, but growing tomatoes does have its pitfalls, including disease problems. Tomatoes are subject to many diseases, both leaf spots and wilts. Tomatoes ...

It's easy to see why tomatoes are a popular choice among home gardeners. They're relatively easy to grow, come in a range of cultivars, and produce plenty of delicious, vitamin-rich fruits. Before ...

A third disease, late blight, is a less common but much more serious infection that occurs during cool, moist years. We won’t have to worry about that this year because of the hot, dry summer we’ve ...

A week ago we looked at some of the common diseases and problems which tomato growers face every year. If it isn't one of them it's another. Usually my problems start or appear about the time my ...

Tomato plants can be susceptible to foliar leaf diseases. The key to preventing the disease is to help the plant stay as dry as possible. K-State Extension Ample rainfall this year has been a blessing ...

Tomato plants are a favorite crop among beginner and experienced gardeners alike, and both groups struggle with a common problem: their tomato leaves turning yellow. Tomatoes are prone to a variety of ...