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Clubroot in Kale

How to identify and treat clubroot in Kale.

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Kale care requirements

water
Regularly — 2.5cm per week.
soil
Fertile, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.
light
Full sun.
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Kale

  • fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
  • fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
  • fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Kale

Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.

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How to treat clubroot in Kale

No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.

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Preventing clubroot in Kale

Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.

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