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Tomato & Chili Problems in Caribbean: Nematodes, Wilt, Insects

Three issues: insects (spray), nematodes (no safe cure), wilt/blight (nursery fungicide). Location (12°N) needs thick-skinned, heat-adapted varieties (Thai types). Start over with specialized seeds.

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