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Garlic Rust Thumb

Rust

Appears as small powdery orange-brown spots on the leaves. Most common on mature leaves, becomes worse as the weather warms up at the end of garlic season. Can be reduced by keeping leaves as dry as possible and only watering at the base of plants. 

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Protects against a very wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases. It is formulated from copper and sulfur, which are naturally occurring compounds.
Garlic White Rot Thumb

White Rot

Causes yellowing leaves, dead outer leaves, and rotten stems and bulbs. To reduce risk, plant garlic in well-drained soil (or grow in pots), only plant clean disease-free cloves and avoid planting garlic (or onions) in the same area for the next 3 years.

Solution

There is no control for white rot. Once soil has become infected, the disease can remain active for decades.

 

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Aphids

New leaves are distorted and yellow, foliage and stems are often covered in black sooty mould, insects can be seen crowded on young leaves and shoots. The most common aphids to attack garlic are 'black aphids' (dark grey or black coloured). These often congregate on the bases of the leaves.

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

A fast acting broad spectrum insecticide based on natural, low toxic and organic ingredients. It controls by contact action.
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Thrips

Discoloured and deformed foliage. Leaves develop silvery or mottled patches. You may also notice small dark droppings.

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Unique organically certified pyrethrum and plant-based oil combination insecticide, with twin modes of action against garden pests.

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