Tomato Problems

Thanks Kirsten.I have asked quite alot of old hands but nobody seems to know what it is
Colin

 

hi can anybody tell me what the problem with these are

 

JWK. I think if its the same as last year it could be gray mould if thats the case whats the treatment.

 

JWK. I think you have got it about right with ghost spot been and had a good look around the plants tonight it seems in the early stages also it appears that the large f1 toms are the ones that have it but the cherry toms dont seem to be affected and idea on what to do to try and eradicate it.
Cheers

 

Definately botrytis!
There is now no chemical cure available.
I stand by what I said in an earlier post when I suggested you've got too many toms in the space available. Better air flow and lower humidity, particularly at night help prevent the conditions that cause botyritis to form.
I've been Googling about optimum spacing for toms and what seems to be recommended most frequently (there are exceptions) is 4 square feet per plant.
You could try the 10% milk solution - it might not work, but won't do the plants any harm and there is some evidence that the milk has a nutrient effect.
With regard to cherry toms, from what I recollect from my rather hurried reading, they are not affected by botrytis.

 

Many thanks for that advice John will carry out what you recommend.
Regards Colin