Leek Problem

Bombers · « **on:** November 08, 2008, 18:14 »

Don't know what's happend to these. but they are looking pretty sad, and I noticed these brownish streaks appearing on them.

Some have gone soft. Can anyone tell me what's gone wrong?

Beetroot queen · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2008, 18:19 »

I have seen that same brown mark on supermarket ones, no idea what but just wanted to share

At least the leek is bigger than mine LOL

PAH48 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2008, 18:47 »

Hi could it be rust??
Just a thought, my first full year, seen similar on another guys plot earlier this year,
can but try PAH still

'in

Bombers · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2008, 18:49 »

Quote from: "PAH48"

Hi could it be rust??
Just a thought, my first full year, seen similar on another guys plot earlier this year,
can but try PAH still 'in

Leaves didn't look like rust? (that was my first reaction too!)

PAH48 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2008, 19:11 »

Bombers as I said, first reaction, first year ,only trying to help! as I understand it so far? Rust appears on the leaves first, but can also through too much rain/water appear on the stems.
But there again I'm still learning and someone will be along soon with a definite answer.
Just trying to help PAH still

'in

Bombers · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2008, 19:19 »

Quote from: "PAH48"

but can also through too much rain/water appear on the stems

That might be it... They're in raised beds, but for the last 3 weeks, it's been persisting it down.

Quote from: "PAH48"

only trying to help

Of course you are... Sorry if I sounded a bit harsh! :oops: :roll:

richyrich7 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2008, 19:21 »

Could it be bacterial blight, aint google amazing

PDF bit slow to load

Bombers · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2008, 20:51 »

Rich, Good info, I think the nearest is Oedema
• Triggered by weather factors and related to high soil
moisture, cool nights and warm days
• Only observed in plantings in SA
Bl@@dy weather! :roll:

richyrich7 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2008, 21:52 »

Still edible tho'

Bombers · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2008, 22:06 »

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Still edible tho'

Lamb for dinner tomorrow!

richyrich7 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2008, 22:07 »

Yummy we have chicken

digital_biscuit · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2008, 22:44 »

i had these last year, they were fine though, just peel back the layers which have the staining on them

muntjac · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2008, 05:20 »

rust is orange powdery spots ...and its lack of potassium that helps it thrive specially if the soil is rich in nitrates . add more sulphate of potash this should help balance it out

this may be simple soil particle bruising

Bombers · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2008, 12:42 »

Quote from: "muntjac"

rust is orange powdery spots ...and its lack of potassium that helps it thrive specially if the soil is rich in nitrates . add more sulphate of potash this should help balance it out this may be simple soil particle bruising

Thanks, Sulphate of Potash it is!

sclarke624 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2008, 21:19 »

I had that on parts of my celery I assumed it was slugs as I sometimes found one near by the mark.

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