Pests and diseases
Tomato blight is your main worry here as it will directly affect the fruit. Leaf edges become brown and the fruits develop with blackened patches. You will need to remove and burn any affected areas as soon as you spot them. Unfortunately, there is no organic treatment for blight, but newer species (Ferline for example) have some resistance.
Watch out for slugs.
If growing in a greenhouse, you’ll need to check plants for aphids, whitefly and red spider mite. A damp greenhouse will keep red spider mite under control as will washing your plants down with soapy water. Plant some French marigolds nearby to deter whitefly.
Did you know?
Plants that receive the perfect balance of water and nutrients are healthier and stronger, helping them to also have a greater resistance to pests and diseases.
Most problems occur when plants receive too much water or too little so knowing how much to provide usually involves a little guesswork and green fingers.
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