September Tomato Care Can Extend Harvest Into Late Autumn
September doesn’t have to mean the end of tomato season. A few targeted tasks can help more fruit ripen and keep plants productive well into late autumn.
September doesn’t have to mean the end of tomato season. A few targeted tasks can help more fruit ripen and keep plants productive well into late autumn.
In hot, muggy weather, tomatoes are far more prone to fungal disease when leaves stay wet and air can’t move through the plant. A few targeted cuts and a simple mulch “skirt” at soil level can dramatically reduce disease pressure.
Baking soda can help create a less welcoming surface for certain fungal diseases on tomato leaves when used correctly. It’s not a miracle cure, but it can be a useful addition to good prevention and everyday plant care.
Dark, sunken patches on the blossom end of tomatoes look like a serious disease, but they’re usually a physiological disorder called blossom end rot. The key is steady moisture and sensible feeding so calcium can reach developing fruit.