Why garlic leaves turn yellow: the main reasons are named
Sometimes garlic leaves may turn yellow. The reasons may be completely different.
Why does garlic turn yellow
Garlic leaves can turn yellow for various reasons.
Most often this is due to a lack of nitrogen in the soil. This may also indicate frost and low air temperatures for the plant.
In addition, garlic often begins to turn yellow due to insufficient watering or due to increased acidity in the soil.
These could also be garlic diseases. For example, powdery mildew, fusarium, white rot.
Leaves may also be yellow due to pests - nematodes, onion fly, tobacco thrips.
How and what to water if onions and garlic begin to turn yellow
To eliminate yellowing of garlic leaves, you can use copper sulfate.
The product must be diluted strictly according to the instructions.
If the feathers of onions and garlic not only lighten, but also curl a little, then the plants urgently need to add potassium.
If you rarely water your garlic and it’s hot outside, water the plant more often.
You can also check your garlic for diseases or pests.
They need to be removed with special gardening products.
Previously, we told you how to grow shallots.
