Turnip, Rutabaga

Turnip, Rutabaga: Boron deficiency

Turnip, Rutabaga: Boron deficiency categories: Turnip, Rutabaga Turnip, Rutabaga Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Biology Insufficient levels of boron in the soil may cause various symptoms in turnip and rutabaga. General symptoms of boron deficiency include stunting of roots and leaves, distorted foliage, reddish discoloration of leaf edges or undersides, and cracking, water-soaking, or […]

Turnip, Rutabaga: Cabbage maggot

Turnip, Rutabaga: Cabbage maggot categories: Turnip, Rutabaga Turnip, Rutabaga Insects Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Cabbage maggots and damage on turnipPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The cabbage maggot is the larvae of a gray fly that is about 3⁄16″ long. Females lay eggs near the base of plants such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, and […]

Turnip, Rutabaga: Flea beetles

Turnip, Rutabaga: Flea beetles categories: Turnip, Rutabaga Turnip, Rutabaga Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Adult flea beetle damage on potato leafPhoto by: Unknown Biology Flea beetles are small, brown to metallic black beetles with a habit of jumping like fleas when disturbed. They feed on many plants including beets, kale, collards, radish, and many […]