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A question from one of our members... goes like this:
I believe you have what is called Septoria leaf spot wihch is caused by the fungus Septoria lycopersici. This fungus can attack tomatoes at any stage. begins on the oldest leaves and works its way up. It is a fungal disease in all likelyhood cause from replanting your tomatoes in the same spot year after year (due to your space limitations). There is fungus left on the ground from the previous year that splashes up to the underside of the leaves , catches and grows.
Staking and mulching can also help reduce infections. Staking increases air circulation and helps to dry the leaves-this reduces favorable conditions for infection. Mulching acts as a barrier between the soil (containing infected fragments of plant debris) and the tomato and prevents splashing of spores onto the lower leaves. This is often the primary way the disease gets started each season. Since you cannot move your plants it appears the only answer is to insure that you remove all debris from previous years plants, redig and dig as deeply as you can and add healthy compost to your soil in the fall. I hope this helps.
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