The tomatoes They are one of the most delicious fruits (although many consider them vegetables) that we can grow in the organic garden. In addition, it grows easily and does not require much care, so keeping it at home will be simple and easy. However, where you do have to keep an eye out is the pests that can attack the plant, so today we will recommend preparing a homemade fungicide to eliminate all kinds of fungus harmful.
Experts in the field point out that most of the fungi that can affect our plants tomatoes they will cause their defoliation, leaving the fruits exposed and damaging them, thus preventing their subsequent consumption. Some other fungi can affect the stem, flower, petiole, root, fruit. The vast majority of them can present with brown or chestnut, grayish or black spots.
Among the most damaging fungi that can affect tomatoes we find 5 that are very common:
- Seedling drop or Damping off
- powdery mildew
- leaf mold
- Phytophthora blight
- gray leaf spot
Regardless of the type of funguswe can go to a fungicide home, made with ingredients we have at home. By applying it, we will ensure the well-being of the tomato plant.
Homemade fungicide to eliminate the fungus of tomatoes
The element that will be our star for this fungicide home It is the famous cornmeal or also known as cornstarch. This ingredient that we usually use in the kitchen, has stood out not only for being ideal for dishes, it will also act to help our tomato plant and leave it free of fungi.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 5 cups of water
Preparation
1-Mix the ingredients and let them rest for an hour or until they look opaque or milky.
2-Remove the flour and spray with a spray on the plant.
3-Repeat the process until you notice that the fungus has disappeared.