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Root/Crown Rot
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Root/Crown Rot?
Overwatering or poor drainage leads to soggy soil, suffocating roots and promoting fungal growth.
How to treat Root/Crown Rot
Immediately stop watering, remove affected plant parts, and repot in fresh, well-draining organic mix. Apply Trichoderma viride to the soil as a biofungicide.
How to prevent Root/Crown Rot
Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry, and ensure pots have excellent drainage holes.
Crops commonly affected
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