Tomatoes often fall victim to fungal diseases, particularly late blight.
To prevent your tomatoes from being affected by this dangerous disease, we suggest using effective and natural remedies.
Using salt is one of the simple and affordable ways to combat late blight.
Dissolve 200 grams of rock salt in 10 liters of water and treat the plants with this solution. Do not forget to remove diseased and dry leaves before treatment.
Garlic is another effective means of protecting tomatoes from late blight. Pour a glass of crushed garlic with 10 liters of water and let it brew.
Before use, strain the solution, add 2 grams of manganese and mix well.
Carry out three treatments: the first when the ovaries are formed, the second 10 days after the first, and the third after 14 days.
Kefir can also be a useful preventative measure. Dissolve 1 liter of fresh kefir in a bucket of water and let it sit for a few days.
Treat the tomatoes 14 days after transplanting the seedlings into open ground and repeat the procedure every week.
Wood ash will help strengthen tomatoes and protect them from late blight. Mix half a bucket of ash with 10 liters of water and let it sit for 3 days.
Dilute the solution with the same amount of water to make 30 liters. For better adhesion of the solution, add liquid soap.
Carry out three treatments: the first after the seedlings have fully taken root, the second at the beginning of flowering, and the third at the beginning of fruiting.
Milk with iodine will also help speed up the ripening of tomatoes and protect them from late blight.
Dissolve 1 liter of skim milk in water and add a few drops of iodine. Treat tomatoes with this solution after transplanting seedlings into the soil.
It is important to remember that these methods are preventative and should be used as directed.
In addition, regular removal of diseased and infected plants, fertilizing and proper watering will help reduce the risk of late blight infection.
Protecting tomatoes from late blight is an important task for gardeners. Using natural remedies, you can keep your tomatoes healthy.
Don't forget about prevention and regular treatments to avoid problems with this fungal disease.
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