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Stock care requirements
water
Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in cool months
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.5; amend with compost or peat moss
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade in hot climates
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Stock
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Stock
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Stock
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Stock
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.