Why Is My Silverbeet Pale

Silver beet is not seriously affected by plant diseases. Cercospora leaf spot (Cercospora beticola Sacc.) is the most common fungal disease. It produces light grey spots with brown margins on the older leaves.

Why is my plant turning light green?

When your plant is photosynthesising happily, chlorophyll turns bright green. When your plant doesn’t have enough light to create energy, chlorophyll stays pale and so do the leaves. N.B. Even if your plant doesn’t have green leaves there is chlorophyll in its leaves.

Why do my plants look pale?

When accompanied by thin, reaching stems, pale leaves usually suggest a plant isn’t receiving enough light. (Most plants need at least six hours of direct sun or, if growing indoors, 14 hours under grow lights.)