Tomatoe problem

[GrahamAndrews]

I have tomato plants in the greenhouse and also outside.
I have just disposed of 2 large plants as the seem to have developed
a type of blistering on the base of the stalk and have started to die.
Having looked on the net, the problem may be a bacterial one.
If this is the case can anybody recommend a product to stop the problem from
dispersing to other healthy plants please.
In addition, the plants in my greenhouse seem to have a "bunching" effect at the top, is this normal?
Any help would be greatly received.
Kind Regards
Graham

[GrahamAndrews]

I posted earlier a message about my tomato "stem blister" problem.
Having spent a bit more time researching, the problem may be Fusarium Crown Rot (sounds painful).
A remedy for this may be a "fungicidal drench".
Again I need some assistance, what is this and are there any brand recommendations?
Help!!
Graham

[agrant]

I assume that means drenching with fungicide or applying fungicide thoroughly. As for brands, it depends if you are growing an organic vegetable garden or not.

For organic growing:

* Copper and sulphur based fungicides - e.g.: Kocide 101

Other fungicides:

* Daconil
* Serenade (also a bactericide)
* Actinovate

Note: product names may differ depending on location. If in doubt, ask for fungicides based on Chlorothanolil, Maneb, or Mancozeb.
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