How to protect tomatoes from late blight: experienced gardeners named 3 proven methods

07.06.2023 16:08

If you plan to harvest a decent tomato crop, you should protect the plants from the most dangerous and common diseases in advance.

These include, without a doubt, late blight.

An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh emphasizes that it is better to pay attention to natural products that do not harm the harvest itself.

What options can be considered?

Soda

One of the most common and effective methods is the use of a soda solution. To prepare the product, you will need to take about four spoons of soda powder per bucket of water.

Soap is also added to increase viscosity.

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Copper

If you have the opportunity to buy copper wire, do not miss it. It is an excellent natural remedy against a dangerous disease.

You need to take a small piece of the product and stick it into the stems of the plant. It is best to carry out the procedure in several places at once.

Fermented milk version

These products also show themselves very well in matters of combating late blight. You will need to take equal parts of kefir and whey (a liter each) and dilute in a bucket of water.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

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  1. What options can be considered?
  2. Soda
  3. Copper
  4. Fermented milk version