Bacterial diseases in tomatoes
Bacterial diseases are extremely difficult to control and can be very destructive in tomatoes (and other crops).
Managing leaf miners in tomato crops Leaf miners need not be the threat they were when originally introduced.
8 Indoor Crops for Winter Gardening Winter is coming. But don't go putting your gardening gloves away just yet.
How to grow garlic Keep garlic well watered during dry weather. If it’s dry for long periods, the cloves will not swell and the resulting crop will have a short storage life.
Dealing with tomato curly stunt virus As if the challenges of growing tomatoes aren’t enough, tomato farmers seem to be constantly subjected to new pests and diseases.
How to sow tomato seeds Tomatoes are easy to grow from seed and should germinate within two weeks. Compact cherry varieties can be grown in pots and hanging baskets, while larger
Don’t let late blight catch you napping Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is a fungus in a hurry, and may already have done much damage if you’re not awake and watching out for the conditions which
The value of nets in citrus and table grape production The farm Matroozefontein has the most westerly citrus orchards and table grape vineyards in Southern Africa. In this arid area, farming under nets has proved
Dealing with the African bollworm The African bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) has many host crops. The caterpillar, which is spiny when young, has a light stripe on the sides and usually turns
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.