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Garlic care requirements
water
Lightly — once a week. Stop watering when leaves yellow.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil. Raised beds ideal.
light
Full sun.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Garlic
- fiber_manual_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
help
Common causes in Garlic
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Garlic
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Garlic
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.