onions gone wrong

graham_c · « **on:** June 05, 2007, 17:27 »

helpmy onions stated to grow normaly then started to go all twisted and deformed in the leaves not just on my allotment but all off them with onions can anyone shed any light on whats wrong with them thanks

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2007, 17:42 »

Welcome Graham, as I said to someone earlier, sorry one of your first posts are about problems.

My book says ........
STEM & BULB EELWORM

Swollen, distored foliage indicates attack by this microscopic soil-living pest. Young plants are killed; older ones produce soft bulbs which cannot be stored.

Treatment - lift & burn infected plants.

Prevention - Do not grow onions, peas, beans or strawberries for several years on land affected by stem & bulb eelworm.

Of course, there may be another explanation.

graham_c · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2007, 17:49 »

thanks would it effect leeks next year i can grow my onions in another bed

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2007, 17:56 »

Quote from: "graham_c"

thanks would it effect leeks next year i can grow my onions in another bed

Yes - what I posted was under the heading of 'Onion & Leek' troubles.

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