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- Q.English Spinach And Pumpkin Leaves Are Pale, Not Green - Raised beds, gypsum dug into clay-based soil, Hortico Garden soil and 75 mm of dried cow manure is growing medium ...
- Q.Effects Of Alkalinity On Plants - My spinach develops some slightly large swellings and in the end dries up. What may be the cause?
- Q.What Has Caused This To My Spinach - Trying to grow Amazon spinach and this has happened. Not sure if disease or bug, or what to do. Any ...
- Q.Why Is English Spinach Curling Up - I have planted English spinach in planter boxes in my back veranda. They get morning sun and have produced fantastic ...
- Q.Can I Eat Buds/flowers Of Beet Spinach? - I know the greens of beets are edible, but does that include the buds and flowers that are a result ...
- Q.Spinach - One day our spinach was growing just fine and the next day they all looked like something had been sprayed ...
- Q.Spinach - My spinach went crazy with all the rain we've had. I've aerated the ground and now my spinach leaves are ...
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penycraig on
November 14, 2014Q.English Spinach and pumpkin leaves are pale, not green
Raised beds, gypsum dug into clay-based soil, Hortico Garden soil and 75 mm of dried cow manure is growing medium in the beds. Regular watering, soil is moist down to 300 mm. Shade cloth erected 1500 mm above garden for shade/heat protection (45 degrees here today!!!). Mineral deficiency?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
November 14, 2014A.Overall pale leaves is a classic sign of nitrogen deficiency; it could also be a pH problem which is making it hard for the plants to access minerals. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/nitrogen-plant-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
You can also call the nearest botanical garden for information about contacting a master gardener group, who will help you with analysis and treatment.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
karakacha m samuel on
June 20, 2015
karatinaQ.effects of alkalinity on plants
My spinach develops some slightly large swellings and in the end dries up. What may be the cause?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 21, 2015A.I'm not sure the issue by just this description of 'large swellings', but my best guess would be some sort of insect damage.
The dried edges could be from the same issue, or possibly a watering issue.Neem Oil is a good treatment as it acts as a fungicide and pesticide if you want to attempt to treat the spinach.
Spinach does prefer to grow in cooler conditions.Here are a few links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/how-to-grow-spinach.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/common-spinach-problems.htm
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hallms on
July 20, 2015
uk NWQ.what has caused this to my spinach
Trying to grow Amazon spinach and this has happened. Not sure if disease or bug, or what to do. Any help?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2015A.I think this is White Rust, a very severe case.
Remove and destroy the plants.
Practice crop rotation and plant in different location in the next year.Was this answer useful?00 - Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2015 - Asked by
gerry199098 on
October 19, 2015
QLD Sunny CoastQ.why is English Spinach curling up
I have planted English spinach in planter boxes in my back veranda. They get morning sun and have produced fantastic leaves for the first couple cuttings. Now some of the plants are starting to grow inward to the stem, looking like shell pasta. Half the plants are now growing this way. I also feed the plants once a week with NPK 5 in one liquid fertilizer.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 21, 2015A.Leaf curl is likely due to Aphids. You can use a blast of water to wash the leaves.
Insecticidal soap can be used to control Aphids.
Here are a few links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/common-spinach-problems.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 11, 2016Q.Can I eat buds/flowers of beet spinach?
I know the greens of beets are edible, but does that include the buds and flowers that are a result of bolting? I have India Beet Spinach and want to be sure it's safe, as I am 10 weeks pregnant. Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2016A.As I am only allowed to dispense gardening knowledge and not medical advice, I am going to ask that you refer this question to your physician.
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SvdB on
May 4, 2016
98382Q.spinach
One day our spinach was growing just fine and the next day they all looked like something had been sprayed on them, but not. The lettuce next to them was fine. The spinach in separate bed was the same way. What's up?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2016A.This sounds like dampening off fungus.
Dampening off is a fungus that lives in the soil, particularly in humid weather.
Do not plant Spinach in cold, damp soil. Soil should be well draining.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/how-to-grow-spinach.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Sharla1119 on
May 23, 2016
23434Q.Spinach
My spinach went crazy with all the rain we've had. I've aerated the ground and now my spinach leaves are pointed. Not the round oval they used to be. What happened? Should I be worried? Can we still eat it? Sharla
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2016A.Spinach that is grown under stress becomes pointed.
This is a great way to tell the health of your plants.
It is perfectly fine to eat, but may not have the best flavor as a happy growing crop of Spinach.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
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