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Beetroot care requirements
water
Regularly — drought stresses roots and causes woodiness.
soil
Deep, loose, stone-free soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Beetroot
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Beetroot
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Beetroot
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Beetroot
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.