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Shallot care requirements
water
Water moderately, 1 inch per week during growth; reduce watering once tops begin to yellow and bulbs approach maturity
soil
Well-draining loam with pH 6.0–7.0; avoid waterlogged soil which causes rot; add compost before planting
light
Full sun, 6–8 hours daily; essential for proper bulb development and storage quality
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Shallot
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves on one side
- fiber_manual_recordBrown vascular tissue when stem cut
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite adequate water
help
Common causes in Shallot
Caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Soil-borne pathogen that blocks water-conducting vessels.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Shallot
No chemical cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Solarise soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Shallot
Resistant varieties. Crop rotation. Avoid wounding roots.