Black heart (Heart rot)
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Black heart (Heart rot)?
A calcium deficiency, often triggered by irregular watering, causes the inner, youngest leaves to turn black and rot.
How to treat Black heart (Heart rot)
Provide a liquid calcium boost by dissolving a pinch of edible lime (chuna) in water and applying it to the soil.
How to prevent Black heart (Heart rot)
Water consistently so the soil never dries out completely, allowing roots to continuously absorb calcium.
Crops commonly affected
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