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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 10, 2012
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    Wilt is a fungus that lives in the soil and slowly causes the plant to wilt and die. There is no cure for it and you need to discard the plants. Unfortunately, since this lives in the soil, you can't plant any nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) in that spot for about 2 years, or they will also get the disease and die.

    You could try implementing a rasied bed or growing the plants in containers. Also, you might want to try solarizing the soil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm

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    Heather on
    April 16, 2012
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    There are many things that can affect germination. I would recommend that you are making sure that they have the proper temperatures and regular water. They will not germinate until they feel they are in a warm enough and moist enough environment.

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    Nikki on
    April 14, 2012
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    These warm-season crops will not tolerate any cold. After they have put out fruit and it is harvested, the plants will naturally die out to be replanted in the following growing season.

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    heart on
    April 13, 2012
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    The answer is not easy. More info is needed. Do you want to try to keep the
    plants? Are you wanting to dispose of them?

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    Heather on
    April 22, 2012
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    Certainly, plenty of water will help. You also may want to try sun shades. These can by made with very thin fabric that is opaque and allows plenty of light through, but decreases its intensity some. Just set the fabric up over the plants like a canopy. Mulching the base of the plants will also help.

    Also, look for plants that are bred for hot areas. For example, with tomatoes, look for varieties that come from Africa or the Middle East. Some varieties I know do well in heat are Walter, Bingo and Spring Giant.

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    Heather on
    May 28, 2012
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    This article will help you with that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/what-to-do-for-eggplant-blossoms-drying-out-and-falling-off.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 18, 2012
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    This damage is likely caused by cutworms. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm

    If you are having blossoms that seem to just drop from the plants, this article will help you that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/what-to-do-for-eggplant-blossoms-drying-out-and-falling-off.htm

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    Heather on
    July 15, 2012
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    There are many reasons this could happen, from a difference in soil quality to a difference in the amount of water received to a difference in the amount of nutrients received to a difference in the soil temps to a difference in nutrients to a difference in stress to the plant before it was planted.

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