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Leek care requirements
water
Provide 1–1.5 inches per week; consistent moisture prevents splitting and improves shaft development
soil
Deep, well-draining, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.0; incorporate compost; hilling up soil around stems bleaches the white shaft
light
Full sun, 6–8 hours daily for optimal growth and sweetness
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Leek
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Leek
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Leek
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Leek
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.