Hit by 'white rot'? Hit back!
MAT COWARD explains white rot, which affects members of the allium family, and offers a plausible solution
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
A LOT of readers will flinch when I mention the words “white rot,” a disease which often becomes apparent at this time of the year as garlic, shallots or overwintered onions are lifted.
I apologise — I know it’s a sore subject, but there may be good news, so please read on.
The reason white rot is so dismaying to gardeners is not only that it can render an entire crop unusable, but also that once your soil is infected it can remain so for many years.
More from this author
ROS SITWELL reports from a conference held in light of the closure of the Gender Identity and Development Service for children and young people, which explored what went wrong at the service and the evidence base for care
ROS SITWELL reports from the three-day FiLiA conference in Glasgow
ROS SITWELL reports on a communist-initiated event aimed at building unity amid a revived women’s movement
London conference hears women speak out on the consequences of self-ID in sport
Similar stories
MAT COWARD declares this plant to be one that ‘everyone should grow’
The news that a tiny fern on a Pacific island has the largest genome ever recorded demonstrates that bigger isn’t always better, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
MAT COWARD recommends any variety of the hardy plant, both decorative and edible, that only needs watering a few days after planting
Red cabbage is a high-maintenance crop but worth the effort, says MAT COWARD