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- Brown rot on tomatoes fight by effective prevention
- Identify the first symptoms correctly
- Brown rot always in sight - from plant to harvest
- Are affected fruits still edible?
- Tips & Tricks
Brown rot on tomatoes fight by effective prevention
Do not leave the brown rot the rule in the tomato bed. Although there is no immediate control, you are not defenseless. So you defeat in advance an attack of the insidious fungal spores on their self-bred tomato plants.
Identify the first symptoms correctly
The earlier you recognize the imminent adversity, the more efficient your countermeasures will be. Keep an eye on the weather throughout the tomato season. The pathogens of brown rot only become active after prolonged rain in warm temperatures. Then add the following features, there is an urgent need for action:
Finally, the tomato peels burst and the fruits fall to the ground. So far you should not let it come, because in this late stage helps only a complete clearing of the entire planting.
Brown rot always in sight - from plant to harvest
Experienced hobby gardeners align the entire procedure in tomato growing on the defense of brown rot. The measures set in when choosing a location. The sunnier and airier the location, the quicker the plants dry off. The further away from the potato, the lower the risk of infection. In the greenhouse, the risk of brown rot is reduced to a minimum. Alternatively, build a rain shelter or use tomato domes.
If, for any reason, there is an injury to tomato plants, the wound tissue is treated promptly. An onion peel extract works wonders here. You pour 1 liter of water over 20 grams of onion skins. After a few days, a brownish tincture is created, which you strain. Brush endangered areas on a plant, the substance keeps pathogens and pests away.
Are affected fruits still edible?
If a tomato plant was affected by brown rot, the fruits should no longer be consumed. Plant-derived antibodies (phytoalexins) form in the early stages of the infection. These chemical compounds have a toxic effect on the human organism.
Tips & Tricks
Bush tomatoes are usually prey to brown rot infection because they dry off more slowly. If you do not want to do without the cultivation of these varieties, bush tomatoes should be planted at a reasonable distance from the cherry tomatoes - outside the main wind direction.