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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: 1066 on November 23, 2009, 08:48:56
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Hi
I've noticed that my spinach leaves have small rust spots / patches on the backs of the leaves. What is it, what has caused it and how could I stop it happening in the 1st place?
Thanks
1066
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It's a fungus. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to do much harm unless it takes over all the foliage.
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thanks Robert. It's fairly patchy, and still tastes delicious!
So does anyone know what causes it? - I'm curious now!
1066
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I get it too... on older plants where the drainage is poorer... but as we replace them each year in different areas I just let it go... :-\
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Like any fungus, it likes damp conditions. These rusts are always around, but if you have a damp, airless spot, or a wet summer, they can really take hold.
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thanks for the further explanation guys, all this info gleaned on here doesn't go to waste! (well maybe not all the info on this website... ::) )
1066