Black spots on cherry tomatoes - Ask Extension
I planted Bonnie Husky Cherry tomato plant. I've have thrown away half the crop because of black spots. What caused this and how can I prevent this ...
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Black spots on cherry tomatoes #277396
Asked September 11, 2015, 11:03 AM EDT
I planted Bonnie Husky Cherry tomato plant. I've have thrown away half the crop because of black spots. What caused this and how can I prevent this happening again?
Sarpy County Nebraska
Expert Response
This is anthracnose, a fungal disease that affects the tomato fruit. The fungus actually attacks green tomatoes but the anthracnose only becomes apparent after the fruit ripens. A fungicide now will not control anthracnose this season. Instead, plan to rotate where you plant tomatoes next year as the fungal population builds up in the soil when tomatoes are grown in the same place year after year. Remove all the spent foliage this fall. Next year, you can begin a regular fungicide program which covers the developing fruit.
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