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Swede care requirements
water
Water 1–1.5 inches per week; maintain consistent moisture to prevent splitting and cracking
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5; loose structure prevents deformity and cracking
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade but prefers bright conditions
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Swede
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Swede
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Swede
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Swede
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.