Protecting Tomatoes from Rain: How to Prevent Late Blight—Even Without a Greenhouse
Do tomatoes need a roof? Short answer: It's better if they do! But you can also harvest healthy tomatoes without a permanent tomato house – if you choose the right varieties and know a few tricks. 🍅
The late blight pathogen thrives in wet, cold weather: When it rains, it splashes from the ground onto the leaves and can attack the plant if it stays damp for too long. That's why in this video I'll show you how to keep your tomatoes healthy throughout the season, even in the rain:
Why some tomato varieties need a roof (Silesian Raspberry, Tchernii Prinz & Co.)
The best outdoor tomatoes: Zuckertraube, Matina, Philovita & Allgäuer Schönheit
My umbrella trick for those nasty, persistent rain showers
Wild tomatoes like Golden Current & Humboldtii: Blight-resistant, no pruning required, perfect for kids
Tomato tunnel vs. homemade tomato house – including building instructions
The advantage of a tomato house: Start the season earlier with a plastic cover
📑 Chapters:
00:00 Rain & Tomatoes: The Blight Problem
00:46 These Sensitive Varieties Need a Roof
01:26 Outdoor Tomatoes: Zuckertraube, Matina & Co.
02:11 The Umbrella Trick for Persistent Rain
02:36 Wild Tomatoes: Blight-Resistant & Child-friendly
3:45 Tomato tunnel: Protection from above, wind from all sides
5:01 The DIY tomato house made from old windows
6:08 The advantage: Start the season earlier with foil
7:13 Conclusion: Roof or the right varieties?
7:52 Goodbye & see you next time 👋
👉 Which tomato varieties do you grow outdoors – and have you ever had blight? Let me know in the comments! 🍅
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