tomato

Spotty tomato leaves - what is it and what to do

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Tomato might be the spottiest vegetable we grow – there are many diseases that can cause leaf spots, and they can all look very similar. Some of the diseases are caused by bacteria, some are caused by fungi. This means that some of the...

Tomato fruit rots, spots, and scabs

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu We are entering peak tomato, and markets are flooded with beautiful tomatoes. However, not every tomato we grow is market-ready, read on for tips for diagnosing and managing common tomato fruit issues. Issues caused by tomato physiology...

Tomato foliar disease refresher

Leaf spots ahoy! Tomato foliar disease refresher

Tomato Transplants & Bacterial Disease

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The last few years have seen an uptick in the occurrence of three bacterial diseases in Minnesota tomatoes: bacterial spot, bacterial speck, and bacterial canker. Control of all of these diseases begins during transplant production. These...

Tomato damage

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Tomato damage The rain much of Minnesota received in the past week was very needed, but also led to some problems. The most common being reported is cracks in tomato fruit. These rips in the tomato fruit’s skin are typically found on...

As tomato fruit sets, leaf spots follow

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Early blight attacks the oldest leaves first Despite how dry much of the state is, we are still starting to see some common tomato diseases creeping in on Minnesota tomatoes. Seeing yellowing and spots appearing on the older leaves?...

Cracks, rots, and tough spots: Tomato quality issues

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu If you have been able to water your vegetable garden, 2021 has been a great year for growing tomatoes. The drought has meant there is little water available to kickstart plant disease, so while August is typically when diseases like early...

2021 Considerations: Tomato Time

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Our winter / spring vegetable series focused on helping you anticipate and prepare for the growing season’s potential problems continues. Let’s talk tomatoes! Two important tomato management strategies to prepare for before the season...