Why are tomatoes staked?
Tomatoes are staked to keep the fruit off of the ground. Fruit in, contact with the soil, is prone to rot due to soil dwelling fungi. Staking also allows better air movement through the canopy which promotes faster drying and helps prevent foliar diseases. Peppers and eggplant are sometimes staked for the same reason.
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RAYMOND, Miss. -- Commercial vegetable growers have a new mobile-based resource to help them manage pests and diseases in their crops. The MyIPM for Vegetables app is the latest in the MyIPM app series. MyIPM for Vegetables currently offers resources for tomatoes and cucurbits, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and watermelons.
There’s nothing as divine as a homegrown tomato. I’m a sucker for a tomato sandwich or a BLT during summer.
Tomatoes are a popular crop for home gardeners, but they can be tricky to grow. Insects, disorders, and diseases can all cause problems with tomatoes.