- Potato plague is a serious threat to tomatoes, especially on moist, cool days.
- Identifying the disease is simple: watery spots appear on the leaves, and a white coating underneath.
- An ecological farmer reveals a proven, natural way to fight this scourge.
- Do you want to know an effective recipe for protecting your tomatoes?
Potato plague can in a short time destroy all fortunately, before we reach for chemical plant protection products, we can try natural methods that, although require regularity, can effectively limit the development of the disease.
Potato plague on tomatoes. Symptoms
Potato plague is quite easy to recognize. Irregular, watery spots appear on the leaves, which quickly grow and brown. In high humidity conditions, white, delicate mushroom raid on the underside of the leaves can be observed. The disease quickly spreads to shoots and fruits, causing them to rot. In a short time, the entire plant can be struck, which leads to a significant reduction in crops and even completely destroying the cultivation.
Spraying for potato plague on tomatoes
In the fight against potato plague, many gardeners reach for chemical plant protection products. Unfortunately, chemicals can negatively affect the environment, contaminate soil and water, and also be harmful to useful insects and other organisms living in the garden. In addition, the use of chemical plant protection products requires special care and compliance with strictly defined rules to avoid poisoning. An alternative to chemical plant protection products are natural spraying, which are safe for the environment, people and animals. They work on the principle of strengthening plant resistance, obstructing the development of fungi and bacteria, and deterrence of pests. Although their action may be slightly slower than in the case of chemical agents, the regular use of natural spraying allows you to effectively protect tomatoes from potato plague and other diseases. One of the more effective and natural agents is spraying of baking soda. To prepare it, mix a teaspoon of soda, a teaspoon of rapeseed oil and a few drops of potassium soap with a liter of water and mix thoroughly. Use the preparation prophylactically, every 7-10 days, especially during high humidity and after rains. Spray exactly all plants, both the upper and lower sides of the leaves. The treatment is carried out early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the sun is not very strong. Avoid spraying in full sun, because it can cause burn leaves. Before using spraying all over the cultivation, test it on several plants to make sure it does not cause any negative effects. If you notice the first symptoms of potato plague, increase the spraying frequency to every 3-5 days.
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