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Bacterial diseases in tomatoes

Bacterial diseases are extremely difficult to control and can be very destructive in tomatoes (and other crops).

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Be pro-active where early blight is a threat

Early blight (Alternaria solani) is a fungal disease that every tomato grower should know about. It’s sometimes referred to as ‘target spot’ as it forms concent

Container crops to sow in March

Get advice on which crops you can sow in containers in March, and find out how to grow them.

6 Interesting Benefits Of Orach

Some of the health benefits of orach include its ability to regulate digestion, improve kidney health, boost cardiovascular strength, strengthen the immune

Things to think about when going under cover

It’s extremely risky to plant tomatoes in the open in areas where hail and three-day spells of rain are common.

Watch out for powdery mildew

There are now two species of powdery mildew which attack tomatoes in South Africa. The most common is Leveillula taurica.

A beginners' guide to aquaponics

In such systems fishes are fed; their waste is broken down by bacteria and is used to feed the plants. These plants clean the water that is recirculated in the

Tomato, basil and calendula pot

Pot up this container for fresh pickings of tomato and basil – perfect for pasta sauces.

Physiological disorders of tomatoes

An unmarketable fruit is pure loss, having cost the same to produce as a perfect fruit. And there are a number of disorders which can affect the percentage

Pests and Diseases of Seedlings and Young Plants

It is never easy to identify the cause of seed and seedling failure. Conditions that encourage pests and diseases of seedlings and young plants are those

Pests and Diseases of Carrots, Parsley and Parsnips

Typical symptoms: Seedlings may fail to grow. On older plants, leaves may show red or yellow colouring and growth may be stunted.

Fertilising tomatoes after planting

When it comes to fertilising tomatoes after planting, much will depend on what fertiliser you used in the pre-planting stages and the condition of the soil.