Fact sheet helps tomato growers with leaf mould
With NNYADP funding, Amy Ivy, a regional vegetable specialist with the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, developed a four-page fact sheet with leaf mould prevention and control tips for growers. Leaf mould favour the higher humidity conditions found in greenhouses and high tunnels. Ivy suggests improving ventilation, plant spacing, pruning, and training to reduce the risk. The Leaf Mould in High Tunnel Tomatoes Fact Sheet posted online identifies a number of leaf mould-resistant varieties of cherry, grape, and salad tomatoes, as well as the more popular varieties that are susceptible to the disease.
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