The Spiraling Homestead

Friday, June 18, 2010

Tomato/Potato Late Blight 2010 Season

It's already been found in PA, while in NY (where I live), it hasn't been yet. It has also been found in MA, where some areas have been advised to begin regular fungicide spraying - with the most effective being a systemic fungicide. This means it enters the plant tissue, including the tubers/fruits.

Fools are spreading it through home or small green houses from wintering over plants and then placing infected plants outside for the wind to pick up the spores.

Besides the link above, there is another link to Vegetable MD - a side bar of Cornell.

This should help you identify all of the blights possible for your plants and how best to deal with them.

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