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Blotchy tomatoes #832743
Asked May 30, 2023, 2:34 PM EDT
Itasca County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi,
Wow, that is bizarre, I've never seen anything like that.
Here are some links to check out;
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1136
I think stink bugs are her problem;
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/brown-marmorated-stink-bug
Clear out all weeds around the garden in the fall to try and minimize breeding grounds. Try looking for their eggs and dropping them in soapy water. She might even want to experiment with covering the plants with a tight netting. I hope this helps.
Sally Granath, MG St. Louis County
Hi,
I don't think the soil has any thing to do with it. Clearing out ALL weeds around the garden should help. Here's another article that provides some helpful info . ;
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