Come this time of year, there may be nothing more de-lovely than slicing up a big, ripe — and importantly, ugly as all get out — Jersey tomato, adding a little fleur de sel, and going to town on that bad boy. But whether they’re grown in one’s own garden (you rule) or coming from one of the many farms in New Jersey that specialize in Big Uglies (bring me some), this year, your Dirty Jerzes are in danger. Phytophthora infestans — the same fungus that caused the Irish Potato Famine (!!!) — is attacking tomato plants locally this summer, and it ain’t no joke. The CBS3 news report above describes the fungus in greater detail, but in short, the good news is: Local farmers know what’s up with this, and can usually stop it before the crop is affected and Jersey Tomatoes begin fetching $45 per pound on the street (still totally worth it). The bad news is: You may not know. Your backyard or rooftoop garden could already be positively lousy with phytophthora infestans and you may not know it. Luckily, Rutgers has a bunch of handy tips for identifying the problem. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.