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Quick Reference |
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| Optimum Soil Temperature | |
| Days to Germination | |
| Days to Harvest | |
| Direct Sow or Transplant | |
| Distance Apart | |
| Soil pH | |
| Annual/Biennial /Perennial | |
History |
Growing |
| Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: |
Maintenance |
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Fun Facts |
Problems |
| Downy Mildew – pale spots or blotches on leaves. Possible mildew on underside of the leaves. Space plants to allow for good air circulation. Weed.
Potassium Deficiency – scorching or burning on leaf margins. Poor quality hearts. Magnesium Deficiency – yellowing between veins on older leaves. Add fertiliser. Molybdenum Deficiency – leaves thin and strap-like, poor growth. Add fertiliser. Boron Deficiency – hollow stems. Add fertiliser Bolting/Running to seed prematurely – cold weather followed by hot weather. Root exposure Club Root – plants stunted, deformed roots. Add lime to soil. Destroy diseased plants. Ensure good drainage. Crop rotation. Split Roots – caused by irregular growth from uneven watering Course and Stringy – over-mature. Harvest sooner. Black Root – more common in warm weather with moist soil. Improve drainage. Practice crop rotation. |
Pests |
| White Butterfly/Diamond Backed Moth – holes in vegetation in late spring, summer, autumn. Protect young plants with insect mesh
Aphids – small insects clustered in developing heart or crown. Keep plants well watered in dry weather Slugs and snails – holes in leaves or stems in winter. Digital removal (pick the bugs off), coffee grounds, ground egg shells said to be a deterrent. Whitefly – underside of leaves covered with tiny white insects that will fly when disturbed. Caterpillars – holes in leaves Cover your garden with insect netting to avoid having your plants become a meal for caterpillars and bugs. There are a variety of sprays and solutions (both organic and non-organic) such as Derris Dust or Quash available to combat such pests. |
Companion Planting |
