Hardcore I know, but if your crop is absolutely covered in rust and the bulbs are still undeveloped – there really is no point, they wont be growing fatter so may as well get them up.
Dose the crop in EM + nettle after foliage removal.Ĭrop removal. Trimming off infected leaves seems to help slow the spread, but really those fungal spores are everywhere! Trim off the infected foliage as it appears. If you want to try save your crop time is of the essence, especially if the weathers dismal. What to do when rust hitsĭon’t spend too long dilly dallying. Prevent fungal splash back and nourish the soil. No matter what the question, mulch is always the answer. Rather than vainly trying to ‘kill’ off the fungal spores (they’re everywhere!) – continue to focus on building a diverse strong balanced system. Botryzen sprayed on emerging shoots saves the day! Way too late once rust is in – perhaps order your bottle now in preparation for next season.Ĭrop Rotation. Leave as long of a gap as you can before growing alliums on the same bit of ground again. Fermented stinging nettle or horsetail tea make for robust cells and strong leaf cuticle – just what the doctor ordered.īiological Fungicides. Or just rinse out milk bottles and pour those on, as and when. Milk is a wonderful fungal prevention spray. Its something to bear in mind and experiment with. There is a trade off though – bigger spaces = more room for weeds and mean less crop. Studies that show rust is minimised with good air movement, seem to be on the money.
#RUST GAME COVER FREE#
It fascinates me to watch some little plots go rusty while others remain rust free – a small victory for diversity! Plant garlic in little groups about the place rather than in one block, be usre it doesnt get crowded out – keep it on the north side of bigger, bushier crops. Plant alliums (chives, leeks, onions etc) away from each other as is practical.
#RUST GAME COVER FULL#
Over doing nitrogen in your bed preps feeds rust like crazy, so stick to good old homemade compost plus full spectrum minerals if need be (ie your soil is heavy clay or sand in the process of transformation). Sound nutrition will always put you ahead of the game no matter what problem you are dealing with. No surprises there, as mineral uptake is poor in both situations. Heavy clay (wet feet) and likewise poor sand (too dry) are the most susceptible. Plant early. March or April plantings give you the best shot, by ensuring bulbs are developed and sized up when rust hits in spring.įree draining, nourishing soil is key. These are my current tried and true ways. Garlic growing beautifully in aged ramial chipsĪirborne fungi, like rust are impossible to manage, so its smart to get out ahead of it and put your best prevention foot forward.
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