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Broccoli care requirements
water
Consistently moist — 2.5–5cm per week.
soil
Fertile, slightly alkaline, well-draining soil.
light
Full sun.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Broccoli
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Broccoli
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Broccoli
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Broccoli
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.