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Turmeric care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce water in dormancy
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter; pH 5.5–7.5
light
Partial shade; prefers 3–4 hours of indirect sunlight daily
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Turmeric
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Turmeric
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Turmeric
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Turmeric
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.