Why Garlic Feathers Turn Yellow: 3 Main Reasons Named

15.06.2024 13:47

Any experienced gardener knows one rule: if the garlic feathers turn yellow, then this is a bad sign.

It is important to quickly establish the correct cause and eliminate it as quickly as possible.

In this case, there will be no threat to the garlic harvest.

What are the 3 main reasons for feathers turning yellow?

Errors with watering organization

This shortcoming is encountered by many, because not everyone remembers one thing: garlic needs constant watering. Yes, the amount of moisture can be small or medium, but it must be added constantly.

If it rains, then this should be enough for the garlic.

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Potassium deficiency

In this case, the feathers will not only turn yellow, but will also begin to curl. In this case, you just need to mix half a kilo of ash with a bucket of water and water.

If you are skeptical about ash, it is recommended to replace it with 20 grams of potassium sulfate per the same volume of water.

Nitrogen

This reason can be called the most popular: in most cases, feathers turn yellow precisely because of a lack of nitrogen. In this case, we take 20 grams of urea per bucket of water and water.

Earlier we talked about which plants will help to dry out the area .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What are the 3 main reasons for feathers turning yellow?
  2. Errors with watering organization
  3. Potassium deficiency
  4. Nitrogen