Sow and Grow

Good morning, gardeners!

There’s trouble in Tomato Town, and I thought I’d give y’all the scoop.

I stepped out into the garden this morning, eager to check on my tomato plants, and what did I find? A tiny little worm—barely there, but suspicious enough to raise my eyebrows. Could it be the start of a tomato hornworm invasion? I’m not sure, but I will inspecting for telltale signs more frequently!!

To make matters more interesting, we’re dealing with a bit of blight. I’m not sure where it’s coming from—it could be drifting down from the string beans or creeping up from the soil. Either way, I’ve sprayed a fungicide. I’ve also been clipping the affected leaves and stems off. Hopefully we’ll nip it in the bud.

One side effect I’ve noticed: the flowers are blooming beautifully, but they’re not producing fruit. Instead, they’re yellowing at the stems and dropping off. I suspect the blight might be to blame for this flower drop. It’s definitely a head-scratcher, but that’s how things are shaping up in Tomato World today.

I’ll keep y’all posted on how things go. In the meantime, happy growing—and may your tomatoes stay pest-free and full of fruit!

Keep Sowing and Growing y’all!

Raquel 🌿