Leaves and yound shoots look distorted and discoloured and growth
is checked in early spring. Hanging limply, they start to die from
the bottom of the plant spreading upwards.
Spot them
Eelworms are hard see and symptoms can be caused by other problems.
To ensure the problem is eelworms, break affected leaves into small
bits, and leave in a glass of water for 30 minutes. Tiny, moving
masses of eelworms would be seen at the bottom.
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