What to Do About Tomato Plant Death? The Latest Control Methods Are Here
Tomato is the scientific name for the tomato plant, a member of the Solanaceae family and an annual or perennial herbaceous plant. It is widely cultivated in both northern and southern China. Tomatoes have very high nutritional value; they can be eaten raw, stir-fried, and can also be processed into paste, juice, and more. They are very popular in China, but when we grow tomatoes, plant death often occurs. So what should be done about tomato plant death? Let's take a look together with the editor below!
I. Causes of Tomato Plant Death
1. Plant death after tomato transplanting
The cause of plant death after tomato transplanting may be planting too deep and failing to do proper hoeing and loosening of the soil after watering. At the same time, if the fine roots of tomato seedlings suffer frost damage or scorching, the fine roots will be damaged. When fertilizing, if too much fertilizer is applied, especially excessive chemical fertilizer, it will cause seedling burn and root burn, and the seedlings will also wilt and develop root rot as a result. Alternatively, after transplanting, tomato seedlings may be harmed by pests such as root-knot nematodes; for example, transplanting with eggs, or soil containing eggs, can all lead to tomato seedling death.
2. Plant death during the full fruit stage
Tomato plant death mostly occurs during the low-temperature winter season. The main cause of tomato plant death during the full fruit stage is excessive watering. During the day, the temperature inside the greenhouse is relatively high, and water evaporates quickly. This causes the aboveground part of the tomato plant to have a high water demand, while the roots find it difficult to absorb water, creating a contradiction that causes the plant to wilt and die.
3. Disease causes
Tomatoes are highly susceptible to the threat of diseases during their growth. For example, common root rot, basal rot, and Fusarium wilt are all major diseases that can lead to tomato plant death. Root rot causes the tomato roots or the early stem base to gradually become sunken, blocking the plant's nutrient transport. This causes the stems and leaves at the top of the tomato plant to gradually wilt due to lack of nutrients, and in severe cases, the plant dies. Fusarium wilt, on the other hand, manifests as wilting of the stems and leaves; as the disease worsens, the leaves gradually turn yellow from the bottom upward, and finally the roots become soft and rot, and the plant dies.
II. What to Do About Plant Death
After transplanting tomatoes, pay attention to timely watering, and also do a good job of hoeing and loosening the soil. If the plant shows wilting, immediately pull back the soil to let the roots dry in the air. When growing in a greenhouse, control the greenhouse temperature well; the temperature must not be too high or too low. Before planting, an appropriate amount of biological microbial agent can be applied in the planting holes to enhance the disease resistance of the tomato plants. If there are diseased plants, handle them promptly. When infected by root-knot nematodes, promptly use a Purpureocillium lilacinum preparation for root drenching and propagation. Finally, when watering during the tomato full fruit stage, focus on frequent light watering, and do not flood-irrigate.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do about tomato plant death. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!