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Downy Mildew in Spinach

How to identify and treat downy mildew in Spinach.

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Spinach care requirements

water
Regularly to keep soil moist.
soil
Fertile, well-draining soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Spinach

  • fiber_manual_recordYellow patches on upper leaf surface
  • fiber_manual_recordGrey-purple fuzzy growth on undersides
  • fiber_manual_recordWilting
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Common causes in Spinach

Caused by Peronospora and Pseudoperonospora species. Spreads in cool, humid conditions.

healing

How to treat downy mildew in Spinach

Remove affected material. Apply copper fungicide or phosphonate.

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Preventing downy mildew in Spinach

Avoid overcrowding. Water in morning. Choose resistant varieties.

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