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Although early blight can occur in any type of weather, it favors damp conditions, like frequent rain or even heavy dews. Keep reading for more photos and descriptions of early blight's symptoms. Early blight is a common tomato disease caused by the fungus Alternaria solani.It can affect almost all parts of the tomato plants, including the leaves, stems and fruits. The plants may not die, but they will be weakened and will set fewer tomatoes than normal.Early blight generally attacks older plants, but it can also occur on seedlings. Stressed plants or plants in poor health are especially susceptible. Early blight is also a problem with potatoes.he plants may not die, but they will be weakened and will set fewer tomatoes than normal. Early blight generally attacks older plants, but it can also occur on seedlings. Stressed plants or plants in poor health are especially susceptible. Early blight is also a problem with potatoes.
#1 Blights â the Quasimodos of Tomato Pathology! Early Blight is a fungus that survives the winter on old vines and then rears its ugly head on your new plants. You will know itâs Early Blight when you see blackish-brown spots on the leaves, leaf drop off or see âsunburnedâ fruit. The best solution is to clean up old vines when the season ends, dispose of in the trash and donât add it to compost pile.