Penn State expert offers tips on growing healthy tomatoes
Last year an epidemic of late blight disease on tomatoes not only forced many home gardeners to throw out their plants but also threatened the crops of thousands of growers throughout the state. Along with cool, wet weather, the distribution of infected plants through big-box stores spurred along the widespread outbreak. With springtime approaching, Beth Gugino, assistant professor of plant pathology, offers some tips that home gardeners can start thinking about now. (more)