Late blight has been found in small cherry tomato field near Roadstown, NJ today where 100% of the field is affected. This is the third report of Late blight in New Jersey this year and the first since 9/8.
Cool day and night temperatures with prolonged dews are ideal for Late blight development, especially in fields where no protectant fungicides have been applied in recent weeks.
All growers who are still in tomato production should continue to scout on a regular basis and apply protectant fungicides. Abandoned commercial fields, need to be disked under or sprayed with gramoxone to kill all living tissue. All abandoned organic fields should be disked under or plants should be pulled and discarded.
