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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_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
help
Common causes in Leek
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Leek
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Leek
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.