Late blight of tomatoes and potatoes spreads fast learn to spot it
Late blight can wipe out tomatoes and potatoes in days when conditions are right. Learn how to recognise the first symptoms and reduce the risk in your garden.
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Late blight can wipe out tomatoes and potatoes in days when conditions are right. Learn how to recognise the first symptoms and reduce the risk in your garden.
Late blight can ruin tomatoes in just a few damp days. A simple copper-wire trick used at the right time may help fruit ripen faster while making conditions less favourable for disease.
Late blight is one of the most destructive diseases of potatoes and tomatoes, spreading fast in damp, mild weather. With quick action and better growing conditions, you can significantly limit the damage.