Collect and dispose of the slugs. Try using beer or milk traps or apply a biological slug control. F oot and root rots Caused by various fungi, these diseases are largely a problem on the seedlings of young plants and result in deterioration of the roots or the stem at ground level. This leads to the death of the whole plant. There is no control available, but it is essential to try to avoid the problem by raising seedlings in clean compost and watering with mains water.
Rotation is essential.
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