Normal-looking beet leaves are green and have red veins..
But sometimes gardeners notice that the tops turn yellow, dry out, curl up and become covered with red spots. The first thing to do is figure out why this is happening..
We have collected 5 of the most common reasons that can cause a change in the shade of the tops, and told you how to deal with them.
Weather
If there is a drought outside, be sure to increase watering – not the frequency, but the volume of water. When watering the beds, make sure that the soil is properly saturated with moisture.
Soil acidity
If beets grow in acidic soil, take care to deoxidize it. Ash or dolomite flour will help you with this.
Nutrient deficiency
The best option for feeding is a complex fertilizer, which includes all the macro- and microelements necessary for the crop.
Diseases
The fight against diseases will be effective when you use copper sulfate or such preparations as ‘Fitolavin’, ‘Trichoderma Veride’, ‘Raek’, ‘Fitosporin’ and others.
Pests
You can eliminate harmful insects from beet beds using insecticides: ‘Aktara’, ‘Fitoverm’, ‘Kinmiks’, ‘Alatara’ and others.
