Epsom Salt, also known as Magnesium Sulfate, is not just beneficial for bathing; it can spruce up your gardens. As with many other plants, tomatoes are prone to magnesium deficiency, especially later in the growing season, resulting in yellowing leaves and generally diminished yields. Magnesium, one of the components of Epsom salt, is a micronutrient…
Aphids are common pests in vegetable gardens, more so on tomato plants. They are usually found in large colonies on new growth and on the undersides of leaves. Aphids feed by sucking sap from the plant, and this may result in deformation of leaves, buds, and flowers. Feeding aphids also secrete honeydew, a sugary sticky…
Tomato hornworms are very large caterpillars, measuring up to 4 inches long. They are the most destructive pests of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplants. Hornworms eat leaves, stems, and sometimes chew holes in fruits. The damage is completely defoliating and often easy to notice. Despite their large size, tomato hornworms are not easy to spot….