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Rust in Sweet Corn
How to identify and treat rust in Sweet Corn.
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Sweet Corn care requirements
water
Deeply and regularly especially when tassels appear.
soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil.
light
Full sun, sheltered from wind.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Sweet Corn
- fiber_manual_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
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Common causes in Sweet Corn
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Sweet Corn
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Sweet Corn
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.