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Clubroot in White Cabbage
How to identify and treat clubroot in White Cabbage.
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White Cabbage care requirements
water
Water consistently to provide 1–1.5 inches weekly; deep watering encourages firm head development; reduce frequency as maturity approaches
soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–7.5; pre-plant incorporation of aged manure or compost enhances productivity
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); adequate light promotes dense head formation
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in White Cabbage
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in White Cabbage
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in White Cabbage
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in White Cabbage
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.