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Tomato Pests & Diseases

Bacterial Spot/Speck

13 years ago

I believe I have learned enough to manage the various fungal infections I get here in Miami. I am having trouble with Bacterial Spot/Speck. The only treatment I see for it is copper. You need to be very careful with copper to avoid overuse and contamination. What else is available to combat the Bacterial infections?

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garf_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
The Bacterial Spot was under control for a while. Then we got some heavy rain and it's taking over again.
garf_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
I mixed up a batch of dilute Clorox to combat the bacterial speck. I will know in a few days if it works.
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garf_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
I sprayed the Clorox mix on several plants. 3 small plants looked dead, but now they have come back with a vengeance. No sign of disease at all in the new growth.
yumtomatoes
13 years ago
I have used a 10:1 water to antibacterial dishwashing soap on plants with bacterial diseases before and it seemed to help.

Thanks for the tip about Clorox! How dilute did you make it?

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