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Tomato Pests & Diseases

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat tomato pests and diseases. Find expert advice on spotting early signs of infection and using natural or organic solutions to keep your plants healthy.

Will Vinegar Kill Tomato Plants?

June 6, 2024April 1, 2024 by Dave Solomon
Will Vinegar Kill Tomato Plants?

Most of us have heard of several DIY cures that use vinegar in gardening, primarily as a primary herbicide. But what about tomato plants, given that vinegar may eradicate weeds? Will Vinegar Kill Tomato Plants? …

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7 Reasons Behind Yellowing Tomato Leaves & Fixes

June 20, 2024March 2, 2024 by Dave Solomon
Yellowing leaves

Yellowing Tomato leaves tend to cause panic among tomato growers. A once thriving plant transforming from green to yellow triggers alarm and prompts hasty solutions, which may do more damage than good. However, yellow foliage …

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How to Save Overwatered Tomato Plants?

October 7, 2023 by Ghazala Shakeel
How to Save Overwatered Tomato Plants?

As a plant lover, I know how heartbreaking it can be to see your tomato plants suffering from overwatering. But don’t worry, with the right techniques and tips, you can revive your overwatered tomato plants …

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Why a Tomato Cracks and What to Do About It: Easy Solutions

September 24, 2023 by Dave Solomon
Why a Tomato Cracks and What to Do About It

Key Takeaways: Understanding the causes of tomato cracking is crucial to prevent it from occurring. Effective watering techniques, protecting tomato plants during temperature fluctuations, providing adequate calcium, choosing crack-resistant tomato varieties, proper harvesting and handling …

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Tomato Sunscald: Prevent, Identify & Treat This Common Problem

September 24, 2023 by Dave Solomon

Key Takeaways: Tomato sunscald is a common problem that can significantly reduce the yield and quality of tomato plants. Proper tomato plant care is crucial in preventing sunscald, and gardeners can implement key preventive measures …

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Tomato Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Relief

September 9, 2023 by Dave Solomon
Tomato Allergies

Tomato Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Relief If you suffer from tomato allergies, it’s essential to understand the triggers and symptoms associated with this condition. Tomato allergies are caused by your immune system’s response …

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Tomato Fruitworms: How to Identify and Control them on Tomatoes

February 16, 2025July 28, 2023 by Dave Solomon
Tomato Fruitworms

Key Takeaways: Tomato fruit worms can cause significant damage to tomato plants. Identification and early prevention can help you effectively control tomato fruitworm populations. Organic and chemical control methods can be used to manage tomato …

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Hardening Off Tomato Plants: Your Key to Robust Outdoor Tomato Growth

July 21, 2023 by Dave Solomon
Hardening Off Tomato Plants

Imagine nurturing a tomato seedling indoors, watching it sprout and grow, and then the day arrives when it’s time for its grand adventure outside. This key transition phase is dubbed ‘hardening off,‘ and doing it …

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Leggy Tomato Seedlings: Causes, Fixes, and Prevention

July 21, 2023 by Shakeel Muzaffar
Leggy Tomato Seedlings

Key Takeaways – 😎 Leggy seedlings occur when starting seeds indoors and are susceptible to various vegetable, herb, or flower seedlings. – 🌱 Leggy seedlings have elongated and thin stems with smaller leaves due to …

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Top Reasons For Wilting Tomato Plants and Effective Solutions

February 29, 2024July 9, 2023 by Shakeel Muzaffar

Key Takeaways – 🌡️ Hot weather can cause wilting in tomato plants, as the high temperatures lead to drooping leaves. – 💦 Underwatering is a common cause of wilting, and it is important to water …

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7 Signs Of An Over-Watered Tomato Plant | How To Fix

October 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Shakeel Muzaffar
Tomato leaves wilting.

Key Takeaways – 🍅 Over-watering tomatoes can lead to negative effects such as root rot and the spread of fungal spores and pathogens. – 🍅 Signs of an over-watered tomato plant include drooping leaves, yellowing …

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Tomato Bugs: How They Can Harm Your Plant? 

October 21, 2025June 16, 2023 by Shakeel Muzaffar
Tomato Bugs How They Can Harm Your Plant 

Key Takeaways – 🐛 Cutworms are pests that feed on tomato plant saplings. Use wax paper collars or other protective measures to safeguard the plants. – 🦟 White flies excrete honeydew, creating a breeding ground …

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