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