[Communications] Gardener with question about tomato disease

[Amy Olson]

Hi Lorraine,

Lol, yes the newsletter is happening! I promise to take a look later today and get back to you about the content.

As far as recommending this treatment for fungus via the newsletter, my thought is that we should present a range of solutions to echo what Kasey mentioned about different gardening practices.

Amy

> On Jul 23, 2021, at 10:31 AM, Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <http://www.vivantgardens.com/>
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>>> On Jul 20, 2021, at 8:42 PM, Amy Olson <akeo at me.com <mailto:akeo at me.com>> wrote:
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>>> 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
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>>> 
>>>> On Jul 20, 2021, at 20:06, Kasey Eaves <services at vivantgardens.com <mailto:services at vivantgardens.com>> wrote:
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>>>> 
>>>> 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…
>>>> 
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>>>> On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 7:17 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com <mailto: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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>>>> Kasey Bersett Eaves, Owner
>>>> Vivant Gardening Services LLC
>>>> www.vivantgardens.com <http://www.vivantgardens.com/>
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