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Someone told me their plant had a russet appearance. What does that mean?

Last Updated: March 11, 2009

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Russet is a symptom of brownish, roughened areas on plant tissue. There are several causes of russeting, such as nutrient deficiency, sulfur applications, frost or insect damage or powdery mildew.

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