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Tomato care requirements
water
Deeply and regularly; 2–5cm per week. Consistent moisture prevents blossom end rot.
soil
Rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter. pH 6.0–6.8.
light
Full sun — 8+ hours daily.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Tomato
Dark brown spots with concentric rings forming a target pattern, starting on lower, older leaves and working upward, often with yellowing around the spots.
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Common causes in Tomato
Caused by the fungus Alternaria solani, which overwinters in soil and plant debris and spreads via rain splash onto lower leaves, favoured by warm, humid weather.
healing
How to treat early blight in Tomato
Remove and destroy affected lower leaves promptly, improve airflow by staking and pruning suckers, and apply a fungicide labelled for early blight if the disease is spreading.
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Preventing early blight in Tomato
Rotate planting sites yearly, mulch around the base to prevent soil splash onto leaves, and space plants well for airflow.