[Communications] Gardener with question about tomato disease

[Lorraine Kells]

Amy,

This could be something for the Newsletter.  Is that still happening?  No
worries, summer lasts for a month still.

Lorraine

On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 10:14 AM Amy Olson via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Thank you, Kasey!
>
> I was thinking the same thing about fungicides, there are so many. I was
> most familiar with copper fungicide, so that is what I ended up suggesting
> to Michelle on Wednesday. I also suggested that she add mulch to cover the
> soil surface, water plants at the soil level (keep leaves dry) and treat
> the healthy plants with the fungicide to help stop the spread.
>
> Have a great weekend!
> Amy
>
> On Jul 22, 2021, at 3:35 PM, Kasey Eaves <services at vivantgardens.com>
> wrote:
>
> There are products and there are many home recipes for fungicides. There
> are also organic and inorganic versions. Without knowing her garden values
> its hard to make a recommendation.
>
> Personally we use Copper Fungicide in gardens this time of year. And then
> we make sure we treat the healthy plants nearby as well to stop it from
> spreading.
>
> I hope this is helpful.
>
> Kasey Bersett Eaves, Owner
> Vivant Gardening Services - a WBE certified company
> Phone (312) 967-6834
>
> www.vivantgardens.com
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 20, 2021, at 8:42 PM, Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Kasey!
>
> Yes, the plants look pretty stressed. Is there a recommended fungicide for
> tomatoes and beans? Is it something that one can make or is it a product?
>
> I’m sure Michelle will be super appreciative!
>
> Thanks!
> Amy
>
>
> .…….…
> amy olson
> sent via iphone
>
>
> On Jul 20, 2021, at 20:06, Kasey Eaves <services at vivantgardens.com> wrote:
>
> 
> I’m sure Breanne has more insight she can lend but all signs here point to
> fungus issues on both plants. On the beans, looks like rust and on the
> tomatoes, leaf spot with some evidence of powdery mildew. In all cases your
> advice was spot on and I recommend a fungicide…
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 7:17 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We received a message from someone on Facebook with the attached pics.
>> Does anyone know what is going on with her tomato and bean plants? She says
>> the plants are losing a lot of leaves. Many are curled. And then some
>> leaves are yellow with the small spots. Is it a bacterial or fungal issue?
>> Can she do something to treat it?
>>
>> I told her to remove the diseased leaves and throw them away (not
>> compost), and then sterilize her shears.
>>
>> I’m not sure what that white powder is, I asked her.
>>
>> Any thoughts are appreciated!
>> Amy
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