Ah, tomato season in Georgia — where sun-ripened slices on white bread are as sacred as sweet tea.

But by August, the tomato patch can start looking more like a battlefield. Leaves yellow, fruit splits, and pests arrive in full force. If your homegrown tomatoes are suddenly under siege, you’re not alone.

To help you protect your plants through the peak of summer, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists are offering key tips for disease and pest prevention — with a big emphasis on what you can do right now.

Start strong, stay strong

“Prevention is your best defense,” says UGA horticulturist Bob Westerfield. That means choosing the right tomato varieties, watering wisely, and keeping your garden clean and well-aired.

The foundation of a healthy plant starts with:

Sunlig

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