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Mustard care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water deeply 1–2 times weekly depending on rainfall and temperature.
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.5; amend with compost or aged manure before planting.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours minimum); tolerates partial shade in hot climates.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Mustard
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Mustard
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Mustard
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Mustard
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.