Solution:Regularly apply water directly to the soil with a garden or soaker hose.
To maintain a consistent level of moisture stick your finger into the soil at the base of the plant.
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Both diseases are brought on by fungal spores in the garden soil.
The spores enter the plant through the root system and block the movement of water and nutrients.
This causes the plant to wilt, turn yellow, and die.
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Solution:Unfortunately there is no treatment for fungal wilt diseases.
The infected tomato plants should be removed and discarded.
Do not place the diseased plants in your compost pile to help prevent the spread of the fungi.
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Since the fungi can live for several years, consider container-grown tomatoes for several years.
Look for plants labeled with ‘VF’ on the plant tag.
The source of the virus can be other plants, seeds, or insects.
The virus can be spread from one infected plant to others through your hands, gloves, or tools.
Black Walnut Toxicity
Black walnut treesand tomatoes do not belong together.
If your gardening space is limited, consider container-grown tomatoes.
The caterpillar bores into the stem through a tiny hole and tunnels inside the plant destroying tissue.
Solution:Once the borer has done its damage, the tomato plant should be removed and destroyed.
There are no insecticides that will control the larva of this inconspicuous grayish-brown moth.
To help prevent borers, keep weedy areas around the garden mowed well.
How to Help Prevent Tomato Wilting
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Tomatoes.Cornell University.
Tomato Viruses.University of Minnesota Extension.
