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clubroot
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈklʌb.ruːt/ us /ˈklʌb.ruːt/
a common disease of plants of the brassica family (= a plant family including cabbage, broccoli, and turnips), which causes the roots to grow large and in an unusual shape:
Watch out for clubroot, because the wallflower is actually a member of the cabbage family.
To avoid clubroot disease, don't plant brassicas in the same ground for three years.
Kohlrabi is highly nutritious, fast growing, and more resistant to drought and clubroot than turnip.
Avoid plants that have large swellings on the roots, as this could be clubroot, a serious soil-borne disease.
Swedes are susceptible to clubroot, so choose a resistant variety.
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