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Kohlrabi care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist with 1–1.5 inches per week; irregular watering causes tough, woody texture
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.5; add compost before planting
light
Full sun, 6–8 hours daily; light afternoon shade in hot climates beneficial
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Kohlrabi
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Kohlrabi
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Kohlrabi
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Kohlrabi
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.