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Rust
Appears as small powdery orange-brown spots on the leaves. Most common on mature leaves, becomes worse as the weather warms up at the end of garlic season. Can be reduced by keeping leaves as dry as possible and only watering at the base of plants.
Solution
Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray
White Rot
Causes yellowing leaves, dead outer leaves, and rotten stems and bulbs. To reduce risk, plant garlic in well-drained soil (or grow in pots), only plant clean disease-free cloves and avoid planting garlic (or onions) in the same area for the next 3 years.
Solution
There is no control for white rot. Once soil has become infected, the disease can remain active for decades.
Aphids
New leaves are distorted and yellow, foliage and stems are often covered in black sooty mould, insects can be seen crowded on young leaves and shoots. The most common aphids to attack garlic are 'black aphids' (dark grey or black coloured). These often congregate on the bases of the leaves.
Solution
Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use
Thrips
Discoloured and deformed foliage. Leaves develop silvery or mottled patches. You may also notice small dark droppings.
Solution
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