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- 1 1. Choosing a variety, not a hybrid
- 2 2. Wrong choice of landing site
- 3 3. Growing tomatoes and cucumbers in one greenhouse
- 4 4. Incorrect formation of tomatoes
- 5 5. Banner of tomato stem
- 6 6. Late removal of side shoots
- 7 7. Malnutrition of tomatoes
- 8 8. Closing the greenhouse for a long time
- 9 9. Ignoring processing times
- 10 10. Procurement of seeds of hybrids
- 11 What can be planted with tomatoes in the open field
- 12 What to plant next to tomatoes in a greenhouse
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When growing tomatoes on their own plots, gardeners often make some mistakes, due to which the yield is reduced and the fruits deteriorate. Find out how to avoid them.
It is better to prevent any problems when growing plants than to try in vain to get rid of them later. Therefore, take into account some of the nuances of growing tomatoes before you sow their seeds.
1. Choosing a variety, not a hybrid
If you sow varietal seeds of tomatoes, then the yield from 1 sq.m. will be at least 30% less than with hybrid plants. In addition, hybrids have good disease resistance.
2. Wrong choice of landing site
Often, gardeners planted tomato seedlings incorrectly: varieties intended for cultivation in open ground are planted in a greenhouse, and greenhouse hybrids in open ground. Low-growing varieties cannot produce high yields when grown in a greenhouse. Greenhouse hybrids in the open field will also not be able to show good results in the open field, since they suffer from sudden changes in temperature, they are easily affected by diseases, and they are also poorly pollinated under conditions of high air humidity.
3. Growing tomatoes and cucumbers in one greenhouse
Cucumbers require a higher temperature and humidity than tomatoes. Tomatoes need frequent airing.
Diseases and pests in these two crops are also different, therefore, preventive measures and treatments must be carried out individually.
4. Incorrect formation of tomatoes
It is sometimes a pity to remove strong lateral shoots. In addition, gardeners often forget to pinch the top, which is why the bush turns out to be spreading and does not produce fruit.
In the open field, it is rarely possible to grow more than 4 brushes with tomatoes, therefore, after laying the fourth brush and two leaves, it is recommended to pinch the stem to remove the growth point and allow the fruits to grow and ripen.
5. Banner of tomato stem
It is recommended to tie the tomatoes to the trellis without pinching the stem. When twisting, the twine is wrapped around the stem, and not the stem around the twine.
6. Late removal of side shoots
If lateral shoots growing from the leaf axils are removed late, the plant may give a poor harvest. Stepchildren should be removed at a height of 3-4 cm. This is due to the fact that tomatoes actively consume nutrients for the development of unnecessary shoots.
Stepsons should be plucked at the very base. This operation should be performed in the morning when the weather is dry. If you leave a stump, then pathogens will immediately appear on its dying tissues.
7. Malnutrition of tomatoes
Often gardeners overfeed tomatoes, resulting in the formation of powerful shoots and large leaves to the detriment of fruiting. This happens when too much manure is applied under the plants.
Eating disorders are also associated with a lack of certain elements, such as magnesium. This is manifested in the yellowing of the leaf tissue between the veins. With magnesium starvation, foliar dressing should be carried out with a 5% solution of magnesium sulfate every 10 days.
8. Closing the greenhouse for a long time
At high levels of humidity and temperature, you should not close the greenhouse where the tomatoes grow. Because of this, their pollen grains stick together. Because of this, normal pollination of flowers does not occur, which means that there will be no fruits in plants.
9. Ignoring processing times
In greenhouses, tomatoes should be treated with biological products once every two weeks, as well as during fruiting - immediately after the next harvest.
10. Procurement of seeds of hybrids
You should not harvest the seeds of the hybrids yourself, as they may not make good and healthy plants. Buy seeds from trusted producers.
Now you know how to avoid the hassle of growing tomatoes. We hope that the harvest will not disappoint you in the coming season.
What to plant next to tomatoes is not an idle question. The volume and quality of the future harvest sometimes directly depends on neighbors in the garden. If you choose the right options for garden crops for joint plantings, the plants will grow healthier and stronger - it's checked!
Even if your goal is not to save space on the site (in the greenhouse) and your own efforts to process the beds, you should think carefully about the selection of neighboring crops. Firstly, so that they do not exchange the same diseases and pests, and secondly, so that they do not oppress each other. At best, well-chosen companions will even help neighboring plants, creating a kind of symbiosis on the garden bed.
What can be planted with tomatoes in the open field
So, what to plant next to tomatoes in the same garden? For example, legumes (peas, beans or beans), which will enrich the soil and improve its structure. In general, this applies to the neighborhood of tomatoes with almost any green manure - mustard (and she will also help from late blight and scab), phacelia, cereals.
Tomatoes go well with green ones - all types salads, parsley, celery, onions, spinach, asparagus, sorrel... But with umbrella (dill, fennel) and lemon balm, it is better to avoid the neighborhood of tomatoes.
And it's also nice to surround the tomatoes with spicy herbs: plant thyme, sage, mint, basil, thyme... By the way, the usual stinging nettle and cucumber herb (borage) scare away soil pests, extend the shelf life of fruits and even improve the quality of tomato juice! In general, almost any herbs and green crops help tomatoes to suffer less from harmful insects.
Can I plant cabbage next to tomatoes? Yes, provided that it is heady and early (for example, varieties Nakhodka, Express, Chudo ultra early). Cabbage seedlings are planted in the garden in spring, with a distance between rows of at least 1.5 m. And when it finally gets warmer, you can place tomato seedlings between plantings, which will feel great.
By the way, with such a neighborhood you will delight not only tomatoes, but also the cabbage itself - neighbors with nightshades do not like cabbage butterflies, which means that your harvest will remain intact.
Such landings can also be "diluted"onions and garlic, which will not only perfectly fit into the company of cabbage and tomatoes, but will also emit phytoncides, protecting all neighbors from phytophthora.
Suitable for the neighborhood with tomatoes and "impostor", she cabbage, which is actually one of the subspecies of turnips. Beijing will feel great as a planting sealant "in the legs" of tomatoes.
But cauliflower, broccoli and kohlrabi are not the best neighbors for tomatoes.
Plant marigolds in a garden with tomatoes (or even around the perimeter of the entire garden), they perfectly repel insect pests.
Root crops - carrots, radishes and beets - also get along well with tomatoes, even in the same garden.
Melons are also good "partners" for tomatoes - melons and watermelons, if, of course, your site allows you to grow such light and heat-loving curiosities. For our latitudes, tomatoes are more likely to be adjacent to another representative of this group - with pumpkinwith whom they also have an excellent relationship.
An interesting idea would be the combined planting of tomatoes and early strawberries - and save space, and get two crops from one garden (both berries and vegetables). Just make sure that the selected tomato variety is not too tall and does not take away all the sunlight from the strawberries.
You need to understand that tomatoes can not only benefit from neighboring plants, but they themselves can be excellent partners. For example, when planting tomatoes next to berry bushes (currants, gooseberries) they will drive away the moth and the sawfly from the latter.
And if you plant tomatoes near bird cherry, then it will scare away the scoop from nightshades.
Today there are many varieties and varieties of all the above crops. Consider their characteristics (ripening time, plant growth and size) so that they "like the tomato" as the main crop.
The most unfortunate neighbors for tomatoes are potatoes and corn. At a minimum, they are all very demanding on nutrients in the soil, which means they will simply be strong food competitors. Secondly, they either have in the "history" the same diseases (late blight), or suffer from the invasion of the same pests (Colorado potato beetle, cotton scoop, wireworm), which they can "exchange".
What to plant next to tomatoes in a greenhouse
To grow tomatoes in a closed room with its own microclimate, and even with neighbors, you need to clearly remember the requirements of the main culture. Tomatoes prefer good lighting (however, cloudy weather is not critical for them), moderate air temperature, frequent airing, regular fertilizing and watering at the root. When choosing neighbors in the greenhouse, you need to focus on plants with similar requirements. When deciding what else can be planted in the greenhouse along with tomatoes, you also need to take into account the size of the room, the material of the roof and walls, the presence of additional doors and vents.
So, with what you can plant tomatoes in a greenhouse. According to the above example with the open field option, in the greenhouse, for a start, in the same way, before planting tomatoes, you can sow early and fast-growing crops thickly - onion and garlic on the pen, salads, radishes, collard greens... When the time comes for tomato seedlings - just make room for them among these crops and you will be able to harvest the "pioneers" for at least a month while the tomatoes are just developing.
What else? Almost all the same crops that we described above, if you prefer growing them in a greenhouse - melons, legumes, greens, cabbage, strawberries, herbs... The main thing is not to forget to tie up tall and voluminous tomato bushes so that they do not obscure their smaller brothers in the greenhouse from the sun.
Let's take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about possible neighbors of tomatoes in a greenhouse.
Is it possible to plant tomatoes and cucumbers nearby
Cucumbers and tomatoes in the greenhouse, in principle, do not interfere with each other. The main problem may be their different requirements for the microclimate. Judge for yourself.
Tomatoes:
- prefer moderate temperatures and dry air,
- require regular ventilation of the greenhouse,
- very demanding on fertilization,
- love watering at the root.
Cucumbers:
- prefer high temperature and high humidity,
- do not tolerate drafts,
- may well do without other abundant dressings, provided that organic matter is introduced in a timely manner,
- love plentiful watering and sprinkling.
Therefore, if possible, it is better to settle these crops in different greenhouses or to take out the cucumbers in open ground under a film.
Is it possible to plant peppers next to tomatoes
Tomatoes and peppers have quite similar requirements for humidity and temperature conditions in the greenhouse. In addition, peppers, like tomatoes, need a garter. So a common trellis is quite suitable for them - pull the wire at a height of about 2 m.
Tomatoes will also help scare off aphids, which love peppers.
However, peppers with tomatoes belong to the same family (Solanaceae), which means the presence of the same diseases and pests that will perfectly wander from one culture to another. If you are able to provide good protection from insects and infections to both, feel free to plant these plants together (checkerboard pattern is recommended). The presence of marigolds around the perimeter of the structure will also help.
Remember only that both cultures love light, so do not thicken the plantings, and also carry out the garter of the plants in time and competently.
Can eggplants be planted next to tomatoes
The main problem of joint cultivation of tomatoes and eggplants in a greenhouse is the same as in the previous case - common diseases and pests of the same family.
Their microclimate requirements are not particularly similar:
- eggplant needs much more light for full development,
- eggplant is a more thermophilic culture than tomato,
- eggplant likes much more humid air than tomatoes,
- eggplant needs more moisture when watering.
Therefore, if possible, avoid simultaneously growing these crops in the greenhouse.
If this is not possible (this also applies to the case of cucumbers and peppers), and you are determined to grow both plants this season, try to optimize their place of residence, somehow delimit the greenhouse territory into areas with different microclimates. This can be done using self-made (plywood, plastic film, non-woven fabric) or industrially (special modules) partitions. It is also good to divide crops into separate beds - heat-loving crops are planted away from the entrance and drafts, and tomatoes are placed closer to the greenhouse doors.
In any case, having not very compatible crops in the same greenhouse, be prepared for a slight decrease in the yield of each of them.
Well, and, of course, if you are expecting a bountiful harvest, growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, you should remember not only about their neighbors, but also about the rules for caring for them and competent agricultural technology.
In any case, each plot or greenhouse has its own size, soil, microclimate ... Even if you follow the above recommendations, keep in mind that they are quite general. Only your personal experience and observation of your own plants will help you choose the right growing method.
Information about what can be planted with tomatoes will be incomplete without knowing what should not be planted with them in any case. Find the best way to combine plants in your garden and enjoy a great harvest!
Greetings dear readers. Outside the window, spring, according to the lunar calendar, the time is right to plant tomato seedlings. Someone grows tomatoes in greenhouses, and someone in the open field. Each method has its advantages, below we will consider growing tomatoes in two ways.
Table of contents:
- Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse
- Preparation before landing
- Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse
- Tips for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse
- Growing tomatoes outdoors
- The process of planting tomatoes in open ground
- Tips for growing tomatoes outdoors
To begin with, I want to note that everyone has their own methods, methods, their own means. All comes with experience. Even if you take and try to grow everything according to the instructions, then the first time you may not get the result you want. But you have to learn. And how to start, if someone does not know at all what to do, how to plant, care, and so on. This article will be useful to a greater extent for novice gardeners, but experienced people may also find something useful.
But why can't you get the result the first time? Even if they tell you that you will do as I do, you will have a super harvest, you should not believe for sure. I do not argue that he has a super harvest, and even next to the fence, in the neighboring garden, according to his method, there will not be such a harvest. It's all about:
- geographic location
- different climates
- different soil composition
- different air humidity
- different illumination
- year from the code everything changes
- different fertilizers
- other seedlings
- and much more.
In general, in order to get the result, you must first of all not give up what you started. In reality, you will succeed if you make an effort and do not just according to the instructions, but rationally think and reason. Well, in order for anything to work, you need a foundation. We will consider this basis below.
First of all, I want to note that ready-made seedlings are needed. You can buy it, or you can grow it yourself. Here we looked at how to grow seedlings ourselves. In addition, since we grow in a greenhouse, then the greenhouse itself should already be ready, in the article about greenhouses we considered what greenhouses exist and how to do it yourself.
In addition, greenhouses for growing tomatoes should be well lit (let in maximum light), well ventilated and protected from temperature extremes. The fact is that when we plant the seedlings, temperature drops at night are possible, since summer has not yet been established.And if you are covering the greenhouse with polyethylene, then I strongly recommend covering the greenhouse in two layers. Moreover, the distance between the layers should be about 2-4 cm. This air cushion will save you from sudden temperature changes. Taught by bitter experience.
This method of growing tomatoes has both pros and cons. Let's consider them.
Advantages:
- Tomatoes are thermophilic plants. A good microclimate can be created in the greenhouse.
- Yields are better than outdoors in most cases.
- Biologicals work better in greenhouses.
Flaws:
- It is necessary to build a greenhouse, move it or build a new one about once every 2-3 years.
- Without special treatment, pests receive excellent conditions for reproduction and damage to the bushes.
- The high cost of greenhouse tomatoes.
Preparation before landing
When the time is right for transplanting plants into the greenhouse, you need to prepare the ground. First, you need to thoroughly ventilate the greenhouse, remove a few centimeters of the topsoil, and treat the remaining soil with a hot solution of copper sulfate (1 tbsp. Spoon per 10 liters of water).
In addition, you need to fertilize the land. for this, 3 buckets of a mixture of humus, peat and sawdust (1: 1: 1) must be added to 1 m². You also need to fertilize with superphosphate (3 tablespoons), potassium sulfate (1 tablespoon), sodium nitrate (1 teaspoon), potassium magnesia (1 tablespoon), ash (1-2 cups).
In addition, about 3 days before planting tomatoes in greenhouses, about 3 leaves should be cut from each plant from the bottom. This will allow for better ventilation of the plants, reduce the likelihood of some plant diseases and allow the first flower leaves to develop better.
Of course, you still need to make the beds. It is best to do them along the walls of the greenhouse. That is, when building a greenhouse, you need to understand that the greenhouse is for tomatoes. Usually the height of the beds is 25 - 30 cm, and the width is 60 - 90 cm. The passes are made about 60 - 70 cm.
I want to note that the planting scheme depends on the variety of tomatoes and the characteristics of the bush, before making the holes, you need to carefully study each variety of your tomatoes. For example, for undersized early ripening tomatoes, it is better to make more distance between the bushes, as they are more "lush". Well and the like.
Also, before planting glanders, you need to treat each hole with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. To do this, we dilute 1 g of potassium permanganate in a 10 liter bucket of water at 60 ° C. And pour 1 liter into each hole. This will disinfect the soil for young seedlings. Alternatively, you can use other drugs, such as "Zaslon". But I do not get dirty, it seems to me that potassium permanganate disinfects everything well.
Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse
Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. But work is boring, without it there is no way. Now we turn to disembarkation. What are we doing:
- Check the calendar when it is better to plant tomatoes.
- The earth should be warmed up: 12 - 15 ° С. If it is lower, the roots may start to rot. For faster heating of the soil, it is better to cover it with a black film.
- The stems of the seedlings should not be very submerged in the ground. Otherwise, the plant will be engaged in growing roots and not fruits.
- The soil should not have an abundance of nitrogen, which means that fresh manure, urea, and chicken droppings should not be introduced into the soil. Otherwise, a lot of foliage will grow without fruit.
- Before planting, be sure to remove the bottom three leaves from the seedlings.
- It is desirable that it be cloudy during planting, or plant in the evening.
- Just before planting, the wells need to be moistened well.
- It is imperative to monitor the plants in the future so that there is no damage, any yellowed or diseased leaf must be removed.
Tips for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse.
Growing tomatoes is a laborious process, and each gardener has his own rules and methods that are suitable specifically for his conditions, his garden. But some tips will suit everyone, here are some of them:
- Feeding tomatoes is desirable, but not necessary. If you do, do not overdo it with fertilizers, you yourself should eat tomatoes. Usually, the first feeding is done no earlier than 14 days after planting. Then no more than twice a season. What kind of feeding, everything will depend on what kind of soil and climate. There are many options, it will be necessary to study this issue separately.
- Do not water the tomatoes too much, otherwise you will destroy the roots. Watering should be done at intervals of 5-6 days. In the first days of planting in a greenhouse, it is also not necessary to water very often and a lot, the seedlings have not yet taken root.
- The water temperature should be about 20-22 ° C, and you need to water it at the root, preferably without touching the leaves.
- In addition, you need to water not in the evening, but in the morning. Condensation can form in the evening, which is bad for tomatoes. In addition, if the planting was carried out in the evening, in no case do not water the wells too much, it is better to spill the tomatoes in the morning. After planting in the evening and spilling well, the soil will cool faster and can destroy the plants.
removing stepsons from a tomato - Stepchildren (lateral shoots from the leaf axils) must be removed regularly so that there is more light to the plant. The bush itself needs to be grown from a central stem, leaving about 5-6 brushes.
- You also need to pinch the top about a month before the end of the growing season.
- When the fruit starts to turn red, all the lower leaves must be removed.
- Any pruning should be done in the morning so that the wound can dry out by the evening.
- It is advisable to monitor the temperature, this will increase the yield. So, when it is sunny outside, the temperature is not kept at 20-22 ° С, when it is cloudy - 19-20 ° С. At night, the temperature is 16-17 ° C. This temperature regime is suitable for shrubs that are not yet flowering. Further, you should not go over the limits of 26-32 ° С. After the first fruits have been removed, the optimal temperature will be 16-17 ° C. The vegetative surge is detrimental to the future plant. If this happens, then the temperature should be kept at 25-26 ° C.
late blight in tomato - Growing tomatoes will be a shame if the plants are sick. common disease - Phytophthora. It hits the leaves and results in a huge loss of yield. To avoid this, it is enough to process the bushes three times. The first time - after 3 weeks after planting in the greenhouse, the second - 20 days after the first treatment, the third - after the beginning of flowering of the third brush on the bush. The first two times can be treated with "Barrier" or "Barrier" (according to the instructions), the third time with a garlic solution.
I used to think that it is generally not worth growing tomatoes in the open field, they say why? because there is a greenhouse, there are better conditions and so on. But when I tried, I found myself in some bewilderment, my harvest on the street turned out to be better than in the greenhouse. Moreover, he did not particularly look after the street. Why am I doing this. Yes, just like that))) Of course, you yourself choose where and how to grow tomatoes, I will share with you my experience and basis.
growing tomatoes in the open field
Of course, on the one hand, it is better to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, but to be honest, there are more troubles, and the varieties for the soil themselves give good yields. Do not chase after the best varieties, they say this one is better, and the other will give more fruit, and so on, experiment yourself, choose according to your weather conditions.
First you need to find a landing site. This is a very important step.
- It should be sunny and not in the lowlands. The light should always fall on the bushes, and moisture, for example after rain, should not linger in the bushes.
- The earth should not be acidic, it is better if the acidity is neutral. How to determine? Take a sample for the chemical composition. But I didn't do that, I don't know. I believed my grandmother when she said that sorrel grows poorly here, which means the tomatoes will grow well. Horsetail also grows well in acidic soil.
- The soil needs to be fertilized in the same way as in a greenhouse. But no fresh manure.
- Growing tomatoes forbidden where corn and nightshades grew.Areas where they grew are best suited: root crops, radishes, cabbage, legumes, lettuce.
The process of planting tomatoes in open ground
Growing tomatoes outdoors is not much more difficult than growing in a greenhouse, even easier. But the seedlings themselves should be specifically for open ground. Even experienced gardeners are not advised to sow seeds immediately, without seedlings, this is due to a large number of problems. The only option is seedlings. Moreover, it must be hardened so that the bushes survive in temperature extremes.
First, you need to make holes. Just like in the greenhouse, we treat them with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and water them a little. By the way, when to plant, it is better to look at the lunar calendar and be guided by your climate so that it is not very cold and there are no serious temperature changes. Usually planted throughout May.
scheme for planting tomatoes in the ground
The planting scheme will depend on the variety of tomatoes. Usually, if the tomatoes are tall, a distance of about 70 cm is made between the holes, if the low bushes are 40-50 cm. Also, if you plan several rows in the garden, it is better to plant them in a checkerboard pattern. The distance between the beds is also about 70 cm.
Now the landing itself. There are two planting methods:
methods of planting tomato seedlings in the ground
- Vertical way - classic. The seedling is removed from the container, placed in the hole and the roots are sprinkled and slightly compacted. This method is used for seedlings no more than 40 cm high.
- The horizontal method is applied,if the seedlings are slightly elongated. then the bush is placed in the hole and the root and part of the stem are sprinkled with earth. So the root system develops better.
Watering the seedling is not recommended for the first 8-10 days. The only exception will be very hot weather. Watering is better in the evening with settled water. about 2 hours before sunset.
In addition, if large temperature drops are expected at night, then you can cover the beds, for example, with such material as "agrofibre" of black color. Or with a film, but also black. Or something warm, but not to break the seedlings.
Tips for growing tomatoes outdoors 
watering tomatoes
Let's start with watering, often you can't water the tomatoes. It is better to water abundantly but less frequently. The plant itself will tell you that there is not enough moisture, the leaves will dry out and wither. Watered only at the root, the leaves should never be watered. The ideal watering option is 1-2 times a week, 5 liters per bush. Also 2 hours before sunset. Well, you yourself need to look at the weather and plants. During flowering and fruiting, it is better to water more.
hilling tomatoes
It is also necessary to spud tomatoes. This is done about 2-3 times per season. Hilling is done with damp soil, after watering. This allows the additional root system to develop better, which is necessary for a better yield.
Top dressing can also be used, it will increase the yield. They usually do it 4 times per season:
- After 20 days after planting seedlings in the ground. We usually use "Ideal" and nitrophosphate (a tablespoon per bucket of water). Pours in 0.5 liters per bush.
- After the appearance of the second pair of inflorescences, we carry out the second feeding. For example "Signor Tomato" or similar in composition.
- After the appearance of the third pair of inflorescences, we do the same as for the first time.
- 2 weeks after the last feeding, we dilute 2 teaspoons of superphosphate in a bucket of water and pour it under the root. 1 m² bucket of water.
garter tomatoes
Garter tomatoes are very important. But plants up to half a meter can not be tied up. But above, it is already necessary. How to tie will depend on the size of the bush and the variety. So, if the bush bears a lot of fruit, there are many fruits, then under the weight it can break. This means that you need to monitor the plants constantly so that they do not break under the weight. Otherwise, you will lose your harvest. Many direct distribution, they say, so you need to hang such bushes, so on and so on.I do it according to the circumstances. Usually just a peg next to the bush and that's it. Here, how your imagination will play.
Stealing is also necessary. This will increase the yield. This is done in the same way as in a greenhouse. This is done approximately every 10 days. In addition, removing the top from the main shoots will lead to an increase in yield, since the plant does not spend energy on growth, and everything is already spent on ripening the fruits. This is usually done about 1 month before the end of the growing season.
Diseases are also not rare. Here are the most common ones:
- Late blight - appears due to high humidity or temperature changes. An effective tool - "Barrier", they need to process several times.
late blight in tomato
- Mosaic is a viral disease that affects the leaves; it quickly withers and die off. True, modern hybrids are resistant to such diseases, but still, at the first symptoms, it is better to treat with a solution of potassium manganese.
tomato mosaic - Gray rot - appears at the end of the season, with brown spots on the fruit. Such floors do not last long, become watery and unpalatable. Fungicides and removal of infected fruits from bushes are effective in the fight.
gray rot in tomatoes - Tomatoes can also be infected with various parasites: aphids, bear, whitefly and others. All of them are effectively scared away by various modern means.
Growing tomatoes is laborious, but pleasant, and now all that remains is to harvest. I hope this article was very useful to you. Leave comments, share information on social networks. Thank you for your attention.
