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 ...

If you have been growing tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in your yard for any period of time, you've likely experienced the frustration of losing crops to diseases like late blight after prolonged ...

There are many different types of diseases that can affect tomato plants. Backyard gardeners need to be aware of these diseases, so they do not ruin your entire crop. Even if you only have a few ...

Tomatoes are home gardeners’ favorite vegetable, by a mile. But from their roots to their fruits, they sure are susceptible to a plethora of problems. It’s the rare summer that ends with healthy, ...

Not to beat a dead horse, but we still need rain. At least I do in my garden. I finished weeding my tomatoes yesterday and the soil was dry and dusty, even below a couple of inches. We got rain last ...

Tomato plant issues range from pests like deer and raccoons to environmental factors. Over-fertilization and insufficient watering are common cultivation mistakes affecting tomato growth. Extreme heat ...