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Clubroot in Savoy Cabbage
How to identify and treat clubroot in Savoy Cabbage.
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Savoy Cabbage care requirements
water
Water consistently to maintain even soil moisture; provide 1–1.5 inches weekly; reduce watering as heads mature
soil
Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0–7.5; benefits from pre-plant compost incorporation
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates light afternoon shade in hot regions
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Savoy Cabbage
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Savoy Cabbage
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Savoy Cabbage
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Savoy Cabbage
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.