Cabbage parasites and simple ways to fight them, various cabbage diseases and effective treatments.

Effective methods of dealing with various diseases that harm cabbage depend on the particular type of disease. They are usually caused by parasites. The most famous pests are cabbage bug and flea beetle. You can read about other cabbage diseases and parasites further in the article.

Briefly about cabbage

The most common and well-known vegetable crops are potatoes and cabbage. If there is a vegetable garden in a suburban or suburban area, it can be argued with absolute certainty that at least one of these representatives is growing there. Unfortunately, none of the huge variety of species and varieties of cabbage is completely immune to attacks from parasites and diseases. The problem is that when growing cabbage, it is not recommended to use chemicals from pests and diseases, as this affects its further development and yield. It is extremely important to carry out prophylaxis for this plant.

All kinds of cabbage diseases

The most famous and common cabbage diseases are:

- "White rot".

The mycelium of the sclerotia is the source of this disease.

- "Gray rot".

Formed in the absence of proper storage of the crop.

- "Keela".

This is the most common and serious disease in cabbage. A root-damaging fungus is the source of this disease.

- "Yellowness of cabbage".

It appears as a result of a fungus that enters the cabbage through the root system or an infected leaf. Does not let water through the vessels, the plant dies from lack of liquid.

- "Mosaic of Cabbage".

The disease is viral, it is possible to get rid of it with the help of prevention.

- "Downy mildew".

You can notice its presence on cabbage leaves in the form of spots of red and yellow colors, as well as in the form of a layer of plaque.

- "Black leg".

Usually occurs on seedlings (age does not matter), the lower part of the stem becomes very dark.

Cabbage diseases: how to fight?

Before you start fighting pests and diseases, you need to check the conditions under which cabbage grows. The soil should not be too damp, just like the air. It is recommended to transplant cabbage to a new territory every year, since the source of the disease may be in the soil for a long time. In a new place, you need to regularly and abundantly water the plant, and also do not forget about feeding. Experienced gardeners and summer residents recommend making a mixture of hot pepper and horsetail as a preventive measure. This will help increase the level of disease resistance as well as heal the plant.

Cabbage becomes more vulnerable during flowering and heading, so it is worth taking more precautions in the fight against pests and diseases. It is worth choosing a treatment method only after you know the exact diagnosis. In the treatment of both white and gray rot, a six to seven-year crop rotation must be observed. Unfortunately, when infected with a keel, yellowness - the plant is destroyed, and the place where the cabbage grew is disinfected with Bordeaux liquid; in the autumn, the soil should be treated with copper sulfate. In folk recipes, there are excellent ways to destroy powdery mildew. Or use special solutions. In case of black leg disease, the plant is removed, since seed prophylaxis is carried out before planting. The soil is moistened with hot water, potassium permanganate and lime to fight spores.

All kinds of cabbage parasites

Parasites are carriers of various cabbage diseases. The most terrible and widespread are: "Cabbage scoop", "Cabbage aphid", "Moth", "Cruciferous flea".

- "Cruciferous flea".

The bugs are small in size, constantly jumping, the winter period is spent in the upper layer of the earth. Before planting as a preventive measure, we loosen the soil. After planting and emergence of seedlings, cover them with a film that allows air to pass through. To combat cruciferous flea beetles, use folk recipes or special solutions (which worsen the condition of the cabbage).

- "Cabbage aphid".

The insect transfers winter in an egg located on stumps, weeds or testes of this plant. In the presence of these parasites, the plant ceases to grow and form seeds, since the cabbage aphid feeds on the plant sap. To combat them, regular weeding of weeds and the treatment of the entire territory of a summer cottage or suburban area is necessary. If a representative of the Umbrella family grows in the garden next to the cabbage, for example, dill, parsley, then harmless insects can protect the cabbage from the cabbage aphid. As soon as you see cabbage aphids, wipe all the leaves with soapy water, use a spray bottle to spray the cabbage with liquid from the tops of other vegetable crops, for example, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes.

- "Cruciferous bugs."

It is simply impossible not to notice these insects (due to their bright color). Cruciferous bugs feed on cabbage juice, thereby taking life from it. This parasite is in the first place in terms of prevalence. The whole horror lies in the fact that one female cruciferous bug lays up to three hundred eggs per season. The ideal conditions for their life are heat and dryness. Before the appearance of parasites, prophylaxis should be arranged for the entire territory of the summer cottage or suburban area. You can make a solution from vegetable tops and chamomile.

- "Cabbage leaf beetle".

It is widespread and not only in Russia. The insect is small (up to five centimeters), the shape resembles an egg. By the name of the parasite, one can understand that it feeds on cabbage leaves. You can destroy it with the help of special products or a decoction from the tops of vegetable crops.

- "Cabbage scoop."

The moth is completely harmless, but the previous stage of growth, namely the caterpillar, is very harmful. The moth is lured into a bright light. Caterpillars are destroyed using special means.

Almost all of these diseases and parasites are also harmful to seedlings. It is recommended to thoroughly loosen and weed the soil, moisten and fertilize.