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Clubroot in Brussels Sprouts
How to identify and treat clubroot in Brussels Sprouts.
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Brussels Sprouts care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist with 1–1.5 inches water weekly; even moisture prevents hollow heart defects and splitting
soil
Rich, well-draining loam with pH 6.0–7.5; incorporate compost or aged manure; high fertility supports bud development
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); adequate light ensures compact, tight sprout formation
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Brussels Sprouts
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Brussels Sprouts
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Brussels Sprouts
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Brussels Sprouts
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.