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Yellow Leaves in Kale
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Kale is one of the most nutritious vegetables you can grow, and it thrives in cool weather
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Kale care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in Kale. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun.
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Water
Regularly — 2.5cm per week.
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Fertiliser
High nitrogen feed monthly.
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Symptoms to look for in Kale
- fiber_manual_recordPale green turning yellow
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in Kale
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordLow light
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
- fiber_manual_recordPests
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in Kale
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
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How to treat yellow leaves in Kale
Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.
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Preventing yellow leaves in Kale
Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.