Is this tomato blight???! HELP!

DEBTMONKEY1A

Well still not sure if it is blight but the 'greyish' stem has spread downwards by 1/2 inch & a stem above it must have been weakened as it broke off....rest of plant still looks ok..leaves same colour...no brown patches....bin it or wait a few days???!

mrbadexample

Keep waiting would be my suggestion. I think it's more likely to be sun or wind damage than blight, but if you could post a picture that'd help the experts.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Will attempt to with my 1mb camera phone (!!!)...thanks again!

DEBTMONKEY1A

Sorry in advance-cr*p 1mb camera phone (!)....Any further ideas?:)

realfood

It is not blight but is botrytis, which is a mould caused by the conditions being too humid. Increase ventilation. Cut off the mouldy bit and allow the tomato to sprout with new growth.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Thanks-will do!

foreign_correspondent

yeah, I think it is botrytis too - some handy info here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/nonflash_index.shtml?grey_mould

DEBTMONKEY1A

Will cut it back guys...thanks! Greenhouse is a bit crowded (short of space I'm afraid!)& I'll open it up a bit more for ventilation. As the brand, Shirley is quite hardy I'll probably leave itoutside-do you think that'd be ok? Will update in 2 weeks or so-again-many thanks!

DEBTMONKEY1A

Hey guys...cut back as said & growing healthily (some dlowers appearing) allbeit a bit bushier...smaller...ta for the help!

DEBTMONKEY1A

Pix below...note pic 2 shows the growth ABOVE the 'infection' is ok....shall i be safe & cut it off (other ones I cut seem fine)...Really must greenhouse open for longer....only open for 2 hrs or so a day...leave or chop & do you think it's the same??