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Leaf Spot in Milk Thistle
How to identify and treat leaf spot in Milk Thistle.
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Milk Thistle care requirements
water
Low water needs; water moderately during growth, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Drought-tolerant once established.
soil
Well-draining, poor to average soil. Prefers sandy, rocky, or loamy conditions; tolerates poor fertility.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Milk Thistle
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Milk Thistle
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Milk Thistle
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Milk Thistle
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.