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Concentric cracking of tomato fruit

What Causes Tomatoes to Crack?

Growing tomatoes in the coastal South is always a gamble. Throughout the summer you play the odds against insects, diseases, heat, or drought ruining your crop. Until a few weeks ago, growing…

Tomato plant leaves with brown necrotic patches on new growth

Why Are My Tomatoes Dying?

Since the mid 90’s, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has become one of the most serious diseases of tomatoes in our area. Infections of TSWV in our region usually first appear in May and peak in…

Young yellow summer squash with blossoms attached, growing on plant over soil

Why Are My Squash Rotting?

Are the lower ends of your squash turning brown and failing to develop properly? These are the symptoms of a common disorder known as blossom end rot. Recent low nighttime temperatures most likely…

Plant early to ensure fruit set before the heat of summer.

Tomato Growing Primer

Soil temperatures have warmed to above 60 degrees in our region and a late frost is highly unlikely, which means it is time to plant tomatoes! Over the years, I have written more about tomatoes than…

Three ripe red tomatoes attached to a vine among green leaves

Tomato Growing Primer

Soil temperatures have warmed to above 60 degrees in our region and a late frost is highly unlikely, which means it is time to plant tomatoes! Over the years, I have written more about tomatoes than…

Large green hornworm caterpillar with red tail horn gripping a tomato plant stem

What Is Eating My Tomato Plant?

Are leaves suddenly disappearing from your tomato plant? Take a closer look. Your plant is probably being attacked by hornworms. Despite their large size, these bright green caterpillars can easily…