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Sorrel care requirements
water
Keep soil evenly moist during growing season; water 1–1.5 inches per week; reduces need for water once established.
soil
Adaptable to various soils; prefers well-draining loam with pH 5.5–7.0; tolerates poor, acidic soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade (4–8 hours sun daily); tolerates shade but produces more robustly in full sun.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Sorrel
- fiber_manual_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
help
Common causes in Sorrel
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Sorrel
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Sorrel
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.