Tomato Plants Infected with Fungus

[ferice]

We had a few days of rain here in Florida. Now, it appears my tomato plants are infected with some kind of fungus. The leaves are wilted and curled up. They also feel pretty rough. All these issues came about after we had a few days of rain. I sprayed them with a copper spray and hope that the are ok.

 

[Durgan]

I assume you are referring to Downey mildew. http://www.veggiegardener.com/diseases/downy-mildew/
Praying might help because I have found nothing else does to eradicate it. The spores are always present, and they explode when the wet weather I suitable.

 

[ferice]

Above are pictures of the plants. The first one is in worst shape than the other two.

 

[Durgan]

These little pimples are the most apparent characteristic symptom of Downey mildew. It is not so clear on your photos. But if Downey mildew these pimples spread all over the leaves.

 

[headfullofbees]

These little pimples are the most apparent characteristic symptom of Downey mildew. It is not so clear on your photos. But if Downey mildew these pimples spread all over the leaves.

Looks like it; there's the same halo around the spots.

 

[Durgan]

One year bout 2005 0r 2006 I never got a tomato and all my cucumbers were devastated. I tried all the nostrums to no avail. If watering try not to wet the foliage, but you can do nothing if nature is supplying the moisture.

 

[Chuck]

Snip off each affected limb with sterilized shears and wipe down the shears after each cut with alcohol or bleach or something. Get rid of all prunings and separate your plants so they get better air circulation. Mulch the base of your plants so as not to allow soil to splash up on them. Spray about every 7-10 days until symptoms disappear. with your copper fungicide

 

[OursIsTheFury]

Downy Mildew. I think yours is just a moderate case, so I suggest just watering them, especially in the morning (to give them time to dry out all day). You can also buy organic fungicide, but if you are not into that sort of thing, the term take the weeds out before they grow might be your final solution. Remove the severe ones to avoid infecting the rest, and hope for the best. Good luck!

 

[ferice]

Thank you. As Chuck mentioned, I removed all the lower and infected leaves. Also, I will continue to spray them with the copper spray.