Leaves have brown margins and shrivel
Possible cause(s)
Dry soil
Salt damage
Fertilizer burn
Potassium deficiency
Cold injury
Salt damage
Fertilizer burn
Potassium deficiency
Cold injury
Control and comments
Supply adequate water regularly
Analyze soil and water for salt content. Keep salty water off foliage. Leach with good quality water. Plant more tolerant crop.
Do not overapply fertilizer. Flush soil with water. Test soil for soluble salts level.
Test soil for deficiency. Apply potassium fertilizer or compost. See nutrient key
Protect from cold with hot caps, floating row cover. Plant later.
Analyze soil and water for salt content. Keep salty water off foliage. Leach with good quality water. Plant more tolerant crop.
Do not overapply fertilizer. Flush soil with water. Test soil for soluble salts level.
Test soil for deficiency. Apply potassium fertilizer or compost. See nutrient key
Protect from cold with hot caps, floating row cover. Plant later.
Frost damage (UC IPM)