[Little Gem]

Hi All,

Can any one help me, Over the weekend I notice signs of rust on my garlic.  The garlic has been growing well with large bulbs forming, but now I’m worried I might loose the lot.  Does anybody know how the rust will affect the garlic and if I can do anything to prevent it spreading further? 

Little Gem

[sellickbhoy]

The orange powder found on yer garlic leaves is leek rust. Found on most alliums. Lift and destroy. Do not compost as it will remain active for a few years. Dont grow onions or shallots or leeks or garlic on that piece of earth for the next three years at least. Lift yer garlic and brush or wash the powder off . And dont throw the water you wash them in back on the soil. It should not affect the quality of your bulbs if you get it soon enough.

[northfifeduckling]

Didn't know that this existed! Never been bothered by this yet. All I'm blessed with is mildew on the courgettes and peas (is that a similar condition?) - comes back every year although I bin or burn affected parts, worse when it's hot.

[JD]

Depending on the severity the bulbs should still be ok. But agree with SB re disposal of infected leaves. Normal crop rotation and disease free seed bulbs for next years crop should alleviate the problem although some plots have it every year.
JD

[kp]

I got this on my onions last year, I sprayed them with nettle tea and it dissapeared, this might have been coincidental but its worth a try