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Is this blight?

lyndseyswlyndseysw Posts: 11
in Problem solving
I can’t figure out whether this is blight - the tomato plant next to them shrivelled and died (forgot to take photos of that, sorry) and I’m worried that this one is also on its way. All advice really really welcome - thank you! 

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I'm afraid it is blight
    The black bruises on the stems indicate blight and the damaged fruits confirm it :(

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • lyndseyswlyndseysw Posts: 11
    That’s so annoying but hugely helpful to have it confirmed, thank you Pete. Hey ho - will try again next year! 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's no consolation @lyndseysw, but there are countless threads on the forum this year about blight. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    It's worth picking any fruits that look OK and try and ripen them indoors - they will be fine to eat.
    It been a terrible year for blight due to the lack of a summer :(


    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • lyndseyswlyndseysw Posts: 11
    edited August 2021
    Really frustrating for everyone but that actually does make me feel better about trying next year - thank you both. Pete, will give that a go!  
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