early blight
Americannoun
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While diseases such as early blight and powdery mildew are already well-known by gardeners, they are appearing more frequently, especially for those in northern climates who are experiencing warmer weather than in prior years.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2024
A: When the lower leaves of a tomato plant are yellowing around the edges with scattered brown spots, this is likely caused by early blight, a fungal disease.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Like early blight and Septoria leaf spot, anthracnose can also overwinter, so good garden hygiene and crop rotation are essential — as well as preemptive picking of fruit before it is overripe.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
Not all diseases can infect seed, but some can — including anthracnose fruit rot and early blight, as well as some bacterial diseases.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
What early blight Has withered your fond hopes, that ye thus stand, A group of sisters, 'mong this monkish band?
From The Communistic Societies of the United States From Personal Visit and Observation by Charles Nordhoff
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