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NRaleighLiberal

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7. Yes, that is exactly what I've found and always tell my audiences

Mon Aug 31, 2015, 05:29 PM

Aug 2015

Mulch immediately, keep soil from splashing on lower foliage, always water below the foliage at the base of the plant.

Also important - leave enough space between plants for sunshine all around and air circulation all around.

Preventing early blight from happening at all is half the battle. I've found that removing any lower spotted foliage immediately - soaking scissors in alcohol between plants - keeps it well under control.

Having 75% of my plants still alive in Raleigh in what will be early September is unprecedented for me!

Great advice you posted - thanks!

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Ever had fried zuchinni flower with cheese? Wonderful. I do love heirloom tomatoes. applegrove Aug 2015 #1

I had a nice crop of bell peppers this year. Best in about 3 years. femmocrat Aug 2015 #2

About blight... NRaleighLiberal Aug 2015 #3

Pretty sure... we get it every year. femmocrat Aug 2015 #4

Armenian Cucumbers Mr.Bill Aug 2015 #5

Favorite Tomatoes?....Brandywine and Louisiana Creoles. bvar22 Aug 2015 #6

Yes, that is exactly what I've found and always tell my audiences NRaleighLiberal Aug 2015 #7

What are the other seven of your favorite tomatoes? lpbk2713 Sep 2015 #8

Ah, I talk about those during my workshops and in my book! NRaleighLiberal Sep 2015 #9

Thanks. I love Sun Gold. lpbk2713 Sep 2015 #10