How Do You Prevent Fungus On Tomato Plants?
Tomato plants can fall victim to several different types of fungi. Despite the relative rarity of a fungus causing adverse effects in a tomato plant, such an attack can make it difficult for you to save the tomatoes and sometimes even the plant itself. To fight fungi most effectively, prevent it from getting on your tomato plants at all. Plant your tomatoes in an area of your garden you have not used for growing tomato plants recently. Move tomato plants every year to keep them away from fungi that can spring up in the soil around them—allow three years for the fungi to die off in a particular location before planting there again. Water the tomato plant only at the roots. Avoid getting the leaves wet, which can contribute to fungus growth. Water the plants in the morning, when the sun will quickly cause any remaining moisture to evaporate. Avoid watering in the evening, when the moisture sits longer on the plant and soil, aiding fungus growth. Remove plant debris promptly from the su
