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Black Leaf Spot / Gray Leaf Spot
Alternaria spp.

  • Gray to black round leaf spots with concentric rings
  • Leaf tissue becomes dry, brittle and often falls out, resulting in a ‘shot hole’ appearance
  • Leaf spots often appear first on lower older leaves
  • Broccoli and cauliflower heads may develop dark brown irregular sunken areas
  • More information on Leaf Spot
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Boron Deficiency

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