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Title: Spotty rocket leaves
Post by: caroline7758 on August 09, 2015, 19:50:14

I've got a big clump of rocket (think it's wild rocket) and noticed today all the leaves are covered in spots. they look like rain splash/ scorch but are all over the plant. Can anyone tell me what it is and whether it's ok to put the leaves in the compost?
Thanks.

Title: Re: Spotty rocket leaves
Post by: saddad on August 10, 2015, 16:41:49

Almost certainly flea beetle Caroline... if they grow on then it can be ignored but a bad attack will kill the seedlings off. :wave:

Title: Re: Spotty rocket leaves
Post by: caroline7758 on August 10, 2015, 18:01:01

This is on an old plant in its second year.

Title: Re: Spotty rocket leaves
Post by: saddad on August 11, 2015, 15:13:34

There are some rust like fungi that attack old brassicas... if in doubt pull it out! :wave:

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