Why your tomato plants are ill: The most popular plant illnesses

Every gardener wants its plants to be thriving and strong, but it's not always easy to achieve.

Tomato plants can become ill because of many reasons, including pests, infections, or just improper care.

Here are some popular options.

Fungal and Bacterial Diseases

Tomato plants are susceptible to diseases such as blight (both early and late), powdery mildew, septoria leaf spot, and bacterial canker. 

Viral Infections

Viruses like tomato mosaic virus and tomato spotted wilt virus can infect tomato plants through pests or contaminated tools. 

Pests

Insect pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars can feed on tomato plants, causing damage to leaves, stems, and fruits. 

Nutritional Deficiencies

Deficiencies in essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium can lead to poor growth, yellowing leaves, and reduced fruit quality.

Environmental Stress

Tomato plants can suffer from environmental stressors such as extreme temperatures (excessive heat or cold), drought, excessive moisture, or improper sunlight exposure. 

Improper Watering and Drainage

Overwatering or underwatering can stress tomato plants and make them vulnerable to diseases. 

Contaminated Soil or Infected Plant Material

Planting tomatoes in soil that is contaminated with pathogens or using infected plant material can introduce diseases to healthy plants.

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• 15 June 2023

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