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lulu Asked About 'GARDEN Radish - DISEASES, PESTS AND PROBLEMS'

What are the other radish pests and diseases? i need it by now ..PLS!!! Its a school project..Help me PLS.

what are the other radish pests and diseases?

i need it by now ..PLS!!!

Its a school project..Help me PLS.

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talico33 Answered:

Pests and Diseases of Radishes
Radishes are by nature relatively trouble free, and because they mature so quickly, diseases do not have a chance to gain a foothold. The two diseases which can affect them are:

Flea Beetles showing as small holes in the leaves. Click here to go to GardenAction's page on Flea Beetles.

Cabbage Root Fly showing as holes in the roots. Click here to go to GardenAction's page on Cabbage Root Fly.

Posted 2 years ago

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Crisologo Answered:

Hi lulu!

Actually, radish is a hardy plant, it's even used as a companion crop with other vegetables because of its pungent odor in the storage roots that repels some common insects and even diseases.

However, there are some common pests and diseases that has the courage to attack by only mild.

Here they are:

Problem: Root Maggots
Affected Area: Root

Description: Leaves wilt and growth is stunted. Insect is common, white, root feeding maggot. 1/4" long adult flies emerge from the soil about the time cherries bloom and lay eggs at base of plants in surrounding soil. Legless larvae feeds on host plant for three weeks, riddling the roots with brown tunnels before they pupate Two or three generations can occur each growing season.

Control: Use Diazinon before planting as a soil treatment. Rotate from year to year.

Problem: Flea Beetle
Affected Area: Leaf

Description: Tiny holes ?pinholes? chewed in leaves by adult insect. Adult insects are 1/16" long, hard-shelled, shiny, dark-colored beetles that jump when disturbed. Slender, whitish, cylindrical larvae feed in or on roots but root damage is generally minimal.

Control: Dust with Rotenone. Keep debris removed. Rotate location of planting from year to year.

Some other suggestions please read talico33's post.

Happy gardening!

cris

www.crisramasasa.com

Posted 2 years ago

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