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Clubroot in Tatsoi

How to identify and treat clubroot in Tatsoi.

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Tatsoi care requirements

water
Keep soil consistently moist; water 1–2 times per week; maintain even moisture without waterlogging
soil
Rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter; pH 6.0–7.5
light
Full sun to partial shade; 6 hours of sun is optimal; can tolerate partial shade in warm weather
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Tatsoi

  • fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
  • fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
  • fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Tatsoi

Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.

healing

How to treat clubroot in Tatsoi

No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.

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Preventing clubroot in Tatsoi

Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.

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