Diseases
Clubroot
Identify Clubroot: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 16 affected plants. Galls on roots
Clubroot is relevant across 16 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Napa cabbage, Choy Sum, Radish, kale, Komatsuna. Typical signs include: Galls on roots For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Maintain crop rotation
Plants
16
Category
Vegetables
Risk
high
Synonyms
Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae), Kohlhernie, Plasmodiophora-brassicae, kohlhernie, plasmodiophora-brassicae
Scientific name
Plasmodiophora brassicae
Overview
Symptoms
- Galls on roots
- Knobby swellings on roots
- plant wilting in sunny weather
Damage
- Soil-borne disease causing swellings (galls) on the roots, hindering water and nutrient uptake.
- Causes club-like swellings on roots, hindering water and nutrient uptake, leading to wilting and stunted growth.
Causes
Bodenpilz Plasmodiophora brassicae, saurer Boden begünstigt Befall.
Prevention
- Strict crop rotation (at least 5-6 years break)
- Lime to pH 6.5–7.0
Organic control
- Maintain crop rotation
- Remove and destroy infected plants immediately (do not compost)
- Remove affected plants
Season
Year-round in moist soil
Affected plants
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FAQ
How do I recognize Clubroot?
Galls on roots
What causes Clubroot?
Bodenpilz Plasmodiophora brassicae, saurer Boden begünstigt Befall.
How can I prevent Clubroot?
Strict crop rotation (at least 5-6 years break)
What helps against Clubroot?
Maintain crop rotation
Which plants are affected?
Napa cabbage, Choy Sum, Radish, kale, Komatsuna, May turnip, Bok choy, Lacinato kale, Romanesco broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, Arugula
When does Clubroot usually appear?
Year-round in moist soil