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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
help
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.