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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_recordYellowing leaves on one side
- fiber_manual_recordBrown vascular tissue when stem cut
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite adequate water
help
Common causes in Swede
Caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Soil-borne pathogen that blocks water-conducting vessels.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Swede
No chemical cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Solarise soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Swede
Resistant varieties. Crop rotation. Avoid wounding roots.