RangerClay Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have had this problem for this past few years but never this soon. The best way I can describe it is that the plants start to rot from the bottom up. I will get one crop of tomatoes and by then the plant is dead. Is there anything I can do to stop it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Using fertilizer? Your ground looks fairly damp there. If it gets real dry and you use fertilizer the plants will burn up, plants can rot from getting too much water too though. Not really sure from your pic what the problem would be. Plants can wilt from fungus too, some of those leaves look kinda like blackspot or maybe tomato blight, if it is a fungus problem you could use a fungicide like daconil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I need some tomato help Tomato Blight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Tomato Blight?[/quote Thats what I would say, used to have the same problem with mine. I now put a good layer of grass clippings around to keep the moisture in and the dirt from splashing up on the base like it appears yours has. Haven't had the problem since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Good advice above. What variety are you planting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Good advice above. What variety are you planting? New Yorker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Good advice above. What variety are you planting? New Yorker just a hunch but I'm with William; try some fungicide. I have to spray my shrubs in this heat, immune systems break down. maybe next time try some more resistant varieties. One thing I've learned about tomatoes, when you think you know them, you find out you don't lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 only thing I can help ya with is eating them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 only thing I can help ya with is eating them me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Didn't like my facebook answer eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Didn't like my facebook answer eh? Are you a Facebook junky?lol But never had the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Didn't like my facebook answer eh? Actually I posted it here first. Just covering all my bases. Thanks for the help everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Didn't like my facebook answer eh? Don't do facebook, care to share here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Don't do facebook, care to share here? Chris's words of wisdom..... "Are you watering from the top? Looks more like fusarium wilt. Make sure you rotate your crops. Don't plant the maters in the same spot year after year. Fusarium and Verticillium Wilts of Tomato, Potato, Pepper, and Eggplant, HYG-3122-96Fusarium and Verticillium Wilts of Tomato, Potato, Pepper, and Eggplant, HYG-3122-96 ohioline.osu.eduSolanaceous crop plants (tomato, potato, pepper, and egg-plant) may be infected at any age by the fungi that cause Fusarium wilt and Verticilli" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Chris's words of wisdom..... "Are you watering from the top? Looks more like fusarium wilt. Make sure you rotate your crops. Don't plant the maters in the same spot year after year. Fusarium and Verticillium Wilts of Tomato, Potato, Pepper, and Eggplant, HYG-3122-96Fusarium and Verticillium Wilts of Tomato, Potato, Pepper, and Eggplant, HYG-3122-96 ohioline.osu.eduSolanaceous crop plants (tomato, potato, pepper, and egg-plant) may be infected at any age by the fungi that cause Fusarium wilt and Verticilli" Yeah, what he said, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RackBlaster Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've been planting my tomato's in the same spot for the last 13 years, and this is the best way to grow tomatoes with the highest yield and less maintenance with no disease problems. Depending on how many plants, I plant 16 plants, 4 rows , each plant 3 ft. apart. Each row sits in a trench with the soil raised about 8-12 '' above the trench itself on each side . Before planting lay out some black plastic covering the entire area. Home Depot sells rolls of it , different sizes. Add extra lengths because of the mounds from the trenches . Next what I do is lay out 2x4's around the whole perimeter and some bricks so the wind doesn't lift the plastic or just throw some soil one the edges. Then cut 8-10'' circles where you want the plants to grow. Plant the tomato's, and install some type of cage to help support the plants and aid in keeping the plastic in place around the plant. Last add some type of mulch whether it be grass clippings or wood to cover the exposed soil around the plant and your done. No pulling weeds all season, barely have to water , all the rain water is concentrated into the trenches where the plants are. I might water my plants the once or twice when first planted to get them going the first week or two, but after that ,only under very dry conditions.The plastic aids in keeping the soil moist throughout the season. Not only does the plastic prevent weeds, it also builds up enough heat in the soil to kill any bacteria or disease that will harm your plants. The plastic also rids of insects such as gnats or worms that ruin your fruits.Tomato's love heat heat and humidity. If desired or needed you can throw some fertilizer around the outside or in between each plant on the plastic and when watered it will wash in on its own. I've been doing it this way for the last 20 years , and you will be very happy with your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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