protecting against tomato blight

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andyf75

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protecting against tomato blight
« on: July 12, 2012, 14:28 »
I'm guessing blight is a risk this summer with the cool and wet conditions (or is is warm and wet?)

what should I spray on my tomatoes and where do I get it?

Many thanks

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2012, 14:41 »
I have just bought Bayer fruit and veg disease control sachets for my potatoes which can be used on tomatoes.

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2012, 17:02 »
It's warm and wet for blight :(
yes, the Bayer sachets, they are the ones to use..............

and it's a preventative spray, so don't wait til the plants have got it ;)

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2012, 11:35 »
so if its warm and wet, we should be OK?

or would you recommend some preventative spraying?

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2012, 12:49 »
so if its warm and wet, we should be OK?

or would you recommend some preventative spraying?

no ...

if warm and wet = plants at risk of blight

if you haven't already got blight, then preventative spraying is highly recommended  ;)

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 12:50 »
so if its warm and wet, we should be OK?

or would you recommend some preventative spraying?

I think above 10 degrees celsius counts as 'warm'...so yes, I would (and have) started a preventative spraying regime. The trouble is finding a dry enough day on which to spray, as the leaves need to be dry when sprayed on, and remain out of rainfall long enough for the product to dry on the leaves!

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2012, 12:51 »
Spray if you want, especially if there is blight in your area.

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andyf75

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Re: protecting against tomato blight
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 13:56 »

no ...

if warm and wet = plants at risk of blight

if you haven't already got blight, then preventative spraying is highly recommended  ;)

well, its wet but it certainly isn't warm...

thanks, I guess I'll get some spray then


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