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Clubroot in Turnip

How to identify and treat clubroot in Turnip.

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Turnip care requirements

water
Water 1–2 inches per week; keep soil consistently moist to prevent cracking and tough roots
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.5; avoid compacted or acidic soils
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); some shade tolerated in hot climates
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Turnip

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

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

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How to treat clubroot in Turnip

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

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Preventing clubroot in Turnip

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