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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_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Shallot
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Shallot
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Shallot
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.