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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_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Kohlrabi
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Kohlrabi
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Kohlrabi
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.