Tomato growers, beware! Seems there’s a big bad nasty out there. You know, the little bug that caused the whole Irish Potato Famine? Yeah, it’s back and it’s nasty. Keep close tabs on your tomatoes and potatoes — and don’t be afraid to pitch ’em and start over. Seems plants supplied to big retailers like Lowe’s and the Home Depot were affected. If you planted from seed, you should be okay (for now). Keep your eyes peeled, though, this sucker spreads fast. So far POD’s homegrown plants are free of this particular killer and despite their illnesses, they’re still producing.

For more info: http://www.extension.org/pages/Plant_Disease_Threatens_Tomatoes_and_Potatoes