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Beet leaf looks burned--was perfect this morning!

 
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HELP!!!  
WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS???!!!  
THIS BEET WAS FINE THIS MORNING!  I have cucumbers in this bed too, and they are okay so far!
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damage on beet leaf in summer
 
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It could be damage from thrips.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrips

 
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My guess would be sun scorch. Could there have been water on the leaves that magnified the sun? Did you ever work it out?
 
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Nancy Reading wrote:My guess would be sun scorch. Could there have been water on the leaves that magnified the sun? Did you ever work it out?


If I remember correctly, it was exactly what you said:  sun scorch.
 
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Carefully check the underside of the leaves for bugs like aphids or beetles. They can damage plants overnight. Since your cucumbers are okay, it’s likely something affecting just the beets.
 
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