Maybe monsoon season is over and maybe not, but one thing we know for sure — with all this water and heat, we will be in the midst of a perfect storm for fungal diseases on our plants, especially ...

There is something wonderful about fresh, homegrown tomatoes. They always taste so much better than those bought at the store, and they have this delicious smell to them. So, it is always hard to see ...

A couple of weeks ago, James Clemmons sent me the following in an email: “I was hoping you would be able to recommend a comprehensive resource for vegetable plant disease and insect damage issues. In ...

A week ago we looked at some of the common diseases and problems which tomato growers face every year. If it isn't one of them it's another. Usually my problems start or appear about the time my ...

When you're growing your tomato plants during the summer, you might notice some with curling leaves. Here's why that happens and how to stop it.

Tomato plants can be hugely rewarding to grow. If you choose the right variety, you can get plants that will grow tall and provide a consistent harvest throughout the summer months. When you get ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop.

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an innovative method for the early detection of Fusarium wilt in tomato plants by monitoring subtle changes in the plants' water use.