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- Q.Swiss Chard In Pots Problems - I have grey/brown irregular shaped areas on the leaves of my swiss chard. I thought it might be sun damage ...
- Q.Swiss Chard - What are spots on swiss chard?
- Q.Chard And Beets - Any idea what is causing leaves to discolor and how I can save my chard and beets? They ...
- Q.SWISS CHARD - WHY DOES MY SWISS CHARD GET BROWN SPOTS AND ROT /
- Q.Can I Revive My Rainbow Chard After It Has Gone To Seed? - We had a fantastic crop in our wicking beds and there is now some new growth coming up from underneath ...
- Q.Who Is Eating My Swiss Chard? - Tha plants are struggling to grow as leaves are eaten
- Q.Protective Netting For Vegetables - Something (pigeons?) was nibbling on my young chard, kale and romanesco crops so I put up netting with fairly large ...
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Rebecca Hamlett on
May 19, 2018
Everett Wa Zone 8Q.swiss chard in pots problems
I have grey/brown irregular shaped areas on the leaves of my swiss chard. I thought it might be sun damage from watering in the hot part of the day. It's getting worse. No sign of snails or insects. Fungal? I bought the starts all from the same place.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 20, 2018A.If you have changed watering, (water at soil level and avoid hitting the leaves) and the issue is persisting and spreading, it is likely a fungus or pest issue.
Make sure the soil is moist but not soggy, and draining well.
Make sure the plant has air circulation around it.Remove leaves that are affected and discard.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/how-to-grow-swiss-chard.htm
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- Asked by
biker508 on
May 23, 2018
02703Q.swiss chard
What are spots on swiss chard?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 23, 2018
Certified ExpertA.I will need a photo, as this could be many different things depending on the size, color, shape, and how fast they spread.
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Edenfield21 on
June 4, 2018
15234Q.Chard and beets
Any idea what is causing leaves to discolor and how I can save my chard and beets? They were growing great until now. Live in PA. Temps have been pretty high. Been getting a lot of rain too.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 4, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Yes, this is the most common issue that I am dealing with at this time of year. It is definitely rain related. This is a fungal issue caused by staying wet for too long. You can counter this using dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur.
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June 28, 2018Q.SWISS CHARD
WHY DOES MY SWISS CHARD GET BROWN SPOTS AND ROT /
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 30, 2018A.Cercospora leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes light brown patches surrounded by purple halos on Swiss chard.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/signs-of-swiss-chard-disease.htm
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December 9, 2019Q.Can I revive my rainbow chard after it has gone to seed?
We had a fantastic crop in our wicking beds and there is now some new growth coming up from underneath the old leaves - but is it better to dig it up and start afresh?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It is usable but it can become quite bitter and tough if left to bolt. It is recommended to start fresh each crop season. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/how-to-grow-swiss-chard.htm
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Mohammad ahsan Ali on
June 1, 2020
98072Q.Who Is Eating My Swiss Chard?
Tha plants are struggling to grow as leaves are eaten
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It could be any number of insect pests. Unfortunately, it is hard to say which without catching it in the act.
I would treat with a broad spectrum insecticide.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
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penyjen on
June 5, 2020
SalisburyQ.Protective Netting For Vegetables
Something (pigeons?) was nibbling on my young chard, kale and romanesco crops so I put up netting with fairly large holes (ie keeps birds out but not insects) and that has solved the problem. Now the plants are mature can I remove it? Do the birds just like young leaves? It’s a hassle to get in and harvest the chard and kale each night and also to weed so I’d like to take it off but am worried there will be nothing left by morning!!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They may start picking again, but there is always the option of removing the netting to harvest and replacing it after.
Alternatively there are other ways to control birds, as well. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/birds-eating-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/pigeon-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/plant-problems/pests/animals
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