Diseases and Pests

Garlic Diseases and Pests 

Garlic is susceptible to a range of diseases and pests that can affect its growth, yield, and quality. Some of the common garlic diseases and pests to be aware of include:

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Garlic Rust: A fungal disease that affects the leaves of garlic plants, causing yellow-orange spots that eventually turn into rust-colored pustules.

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White Rot: A fungal disease that attacks the garlic bulb, causing it to rot and become soft and mushy. It spreads rapidly and can persist in the soil for years.

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Botrytis Rot: A fungal disease that causes brown or gray mold to form on garlic leaves, stems, and bulbs, leading to decay.

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Onion Maggots: Small white or yellow maggots that feed on the roots of garlic plants, causing stunted growth, yellowing, and wilting.

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Thrips: Tiny insects that feed on the leaves of garlic plants, causing damage and discoloration.

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Nematodes: Microscopic worms that attack the roots of garlic plants, causing them to become stunted and discolored.

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Wireworms: A real pain but with several steps like using a natural biofumigant and a lot of monitoring, we figured out this little irritating problem.   

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To prevent or manage these garlic diseases and pests, it's essential to practice good cultural practices such as planting disease-resistant varieties, rotating crops, maintaining soil fertility, and controlling weeds. Additionally, using organic or natural control methods can help to manage infestations and prevent further damage to your garlic crop.  You always have to option to use conventional methods, but we'll leave that up to you.