What to do if beet leaves turn red and yellow: the problem cannot be ignored

Normal looking beet leaves are green with red veins.

But sometimes gardeners notice that the tops turn yellow, dry out, curl up and become covered with red spots. The first thing to do is figure out why this is happening.

We have collected 5 of the most common reasons that can cause a change in the color of the tops and told you how to deal with them.

Weather

If there is a drought outside, be sure to increase watering - not the frequency, but the volume of water. When watering the beds, make sure that the soil is properly saturated with moisture.

Soil acidity

If beets grow in acidic soil, take care to deacidify it. Ash or dolomite flour will help you with this.

Nutrient deficiency

The optimal option for feeding is a complex fertilizer, which contains all the macro- and microelements necessary for the crop.

Diseases

The fight against diseases will be effective when you use copper sulfate or such preparations as Fitolavin, Trichoderma Veride, Raek, Fitosporin, etc.

Pests

You can eliminate harmful insects from beet beds using insecticides: Aktara, Fitoverm, Kinmiks, Alatara, etc.

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• 3 September 2024

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