In another gardening column by Master Gardener Tom Timmons, he writes: “Sadly, tomatoes are subject to so many diseases that I think they may have suicidal tendencies. But with a little TLC, they will survive nicely until you rip them from the plant and chop them up for salsa.”
For the latest Gardening in Hawai’i column, master gardener Tom Timmons explains why its best to follow his wife’s advice and read the directions when planting papaya seeds.
You started seeds in spring and watched as they sprouted. You watered, fertilized and even staked plants as they grew. Then one day, black blotches, yellow-spotted leaves and mushy bottoms showed up.