There is an issue occurring now in home gardens that may need your attention, called early blight of tomato. Early blight of tomato has been seen on the variety called Big Boy but is probably on ...

Tomato blight is a catch-all term for a group of serious fungal infections that affect the production and quality of fruit. The fungi attack tomatoes in different ways at different times, with ...

Tomatoes are usually the best part of many backyard gardens, but if you’ve ever tried growing them, you know they come with their own challenges. One of the biggest headaches for growers is early ...

Q: My tomatoes were all affected by blight this season. Is there anything I can treat the soil with to kill the disease for following seasons? I know rotation of the site is best, but I have a limited ...

If you've started to notice dark spots, brown leaves, or yellow tissue on your tomato plants, you might be dealing with a type of blight. These diseases primarily affect nightshade vegetables of the ...

Q: Could you give me some advice on how to proceed in the future with regard to this tomato blight we are all "so enjoying" this year? As I plan for next year's garden, I understand crop rotation, but ...

Dear Carol: I read your column about tomato late blight a few weeks ago and would like to ask a couple more questions about the blight. I read that the late blight does not remain in the soil, but ...

Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

Q. Is there a Master Gardener class in Jefferson City this fall? A. Yes, we are offering a class series that starts Aug. 15. There are 12 classes, all on Monday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The last class ...

The leaves of tomato plants with late blight show brownish spots. (Purdue Department of Botany and Plant Pathology photo/Janna Beckerman) Download Photo WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Late blight was ...