Diseases of Vegetables - Garlic

Bloat.
Nematode - Ditvlenchus dipsaci

What to look for?
This nematode also affects onions, chives and leeks. Garlic bulbs, onions or chives may introduce this nematode onto new cropland. Nematodes penetrate stems at the soil level and cavities are found where mature female nematodes lay their eggs. Unwashed seeds and soil can also spread this pest to new areas.

Photo: Evans

Picture description
Damaged distorted garlic cloves.

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Management strategy
Follow a 3 - 4 year rotation and avoid planting onion or garlic sets of questionable health.

Photographs and information assembled and prepared for ARD by Dr. Ieaun R. Evans Agri-Trend Agrology Ltd.

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