Garlic rust

[roitelet]

My garlic has been hit by rust AGAIN. Does anyone know of a non chemical way to control it.

Thanks

[Mark_Riga]

Keeping weed down helps and not having the plants too close to each other so there is no build up of humidity. The disease only lives on live tissue so a break with no alliums in the garden and crop rotation will help. Though I've had leeks in until very recently (chopped up and froze the last few) and I've just had a look at my garlic and no rust visible. They are about 6 inches apart and relatively weed free. I have had rust in the past but it didn't really affect the yield. This site has a useful article here:

https://www.gardenfocused.co.uk/frui...sease/rust.php

[roitelet]

Thank you Mark, they are a good 6ins apart and weed free. I am quite surprised that rust has developed as the weather has been exceptionally dry. Lost the crop last year but the spring was wet. I do rotate crops and there has not been alliums grown where the garlic is for 4 years. I don’t seem to have a problem with Onions or Shallots although Leeks can develop it. Could it be something to do with the flat leaves on Garlic and Leeks?

[ameno]

Leeks and garlic are much more prone to rust in hot, dry weather. Keeping them well watered will help, although try not to get any on the leaves.