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Chives care requirements
water
Regularly — keep moist.
soil
Fertile, well-draining soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Chives
- fiber_manual_recordYellow patches on upper leaf surface
- fiber_manual_recordGrey-purple fuzzy growth on undersides
- fiber_manual_recordWilting
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Common causes in Chives
Caused by Peronospora and Pseudoperonospora species. Spreads in cool, humid conditions.
healing
How to treat downy mildew in Chives
Remove affected material. Apply copper fungicide or phosphonate.
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Preventing downy mildew in Chives
Avoid overcrowding. Water in morning. Choose resistant varieties.