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Why does garlic turn yellow: a note for all summer residents
24.05.2023 15:30
Garlic is a popular vegetable, without which many dishes and preparations cannot be made.
Many summer residents grow it on their plots. But they often encounter a problem: garlic feathers start to turn yellow.
If the harvest is still far away, then this is a bad sign. How to fix this problem, said the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Regular watering
Garlic needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. Do not allow the soil to dry out.
Top dressing
Garlic needs fertilization, especially if it grows in poor soil. Use complex fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which help strengthen the plant and prevent yellowing.
Diseases and pests
If your garlic has turned yellow, it may be infected with diseases or damaged by pests. Inspect your plants regularly and take measures to control pests and diseases.
Place of cultivation
Garlic prefers sunny places, protected from the wind. It is also important that the soil is well-drained and rich in nutrients.
What to water yellowed garlic with
To return garlic to a healthy appearance in the shortest possible time, use urea or ammonium nitrate. Of the folk remedies, use ammonia - 3 tbsp. per 10 liters of water.
