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  "path": "/news/gardening/166318-iodine-method-phytophthora/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-25T14:20:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "Phytophthora is not just another plant disease-it is one of the most destructive threats to tomato crops. In greenhouse environments, where stagnant air, condensation, and warmth dominate, the fungus thrives and spreads rapidly. While many gardeners rely on chemical fungicides, a growing number are turning to a far simpler and more sustainable solution: iodine vapor.\nWhy Iodine Method Works\n\nTraditional plant protection often involves constant spraying and chemical treatments. However, this approach can be time-consuming and costly. The iodine method offers a passive alternative by transforming the greenhouse atmosphere itself.\nWhen iodine is left open in a confined space, it slowly evaporates and creates an antiseptic environment. These vapors suppress fungal pathogens before they can settle on plant surfaces, effectively preventing infection rather than treating it after the fact.",
  "title": "Stop Phytophthora Naturally: Simple Trick That Saves Your Tomato Harvest"
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