turnips

liz durkan asked 13 years ago

My turnips are brown in centre look perfect on outside .what causes this and how can I treat for next year .This is second year it has happened all other root veg perfect.

1 Answers

Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
This sounds like boron deficiency, which is more common in a dry year.

Try applying 3 grams of borax, half teaspoon, per square metre in spring before sowing, or use a boronated fertilizer from a farm merchants.

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