How to Protect Tomatoes from Late Blight: 3 Effective Means

08.06.2024 01:30

A common cause of a serious drop in tomato yields is late blight.

Tomato bushes often encounter this dangerous disease, which can easily destroy the garden crop.

This is why a summer resident who suspects the appearance of a pathogenic fungus on a plant must take action immediately.

However, there is no need to rush into using “chemistry”.

An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh does not recommend using dangerous preparations in this case.

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After all, there are safe fungicides that deal with fungus without causing any harm to the fruit.

How to Save a Tomato Crop

If you suspect that tomatoes are infected with late blight, the specialist advises using any of the following remedies:

  • "Alirin-B";
  • "Fitolavin";
  • "Fitosporin M".

Each of these fungicides can protect the plant from late blight.

At the same time, no dangerous compounds will accumulate in the fruits formed on tomato bushes.

A person will be able to safely consume these vegetables after the harvest has been collected.

Earlier, summer residents were told how to feed tomatoes during flowering.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti