In the second half of summer, one serious problem associated with tomatoes often begins to appear.
It is during this period that garden crops become especially vulnerable to late blight.
To avoid problems and save the harvest, the gardener must perform one important procedure already in the second ten-day period of the second summer month.
The need for this action was reminded by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Important July procedure
The first serious inspection of tomato bushes should take place between July 10 and July 20.
The owner of a country plot must find out whether there are any signs of late blight on the plant.
The earlier the disease is detected, the better.
Of course, one procedure will not be enough. It will need to be repeated regularly, right up until the tomato harvest.
The check should be especially serious during cool periods with a lot of precipitation.
If signs of a dangerous disease are detected, the garden crop should be treated with a one percent solution of Bordeaux mixture, the drug "Indigo" or a solution of potassium permanganate with added garlic "gruel".
Earlier, summer residents were told how to speed up the ripening of tomatoes in a greenhouse using a pin.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
