: Implementing automated drip irrigation or shallow burial of irrigation tapes can improve water efficiency and prevent the over-saturation that leads to rot.
Use products specifically designed for rubber. rubber rot
: Severely affected tubers may develop "lens-shaped" internal cavities. : Implementing automated drip irrigation or shallow burial
| Myth | Fact | | :--- | :--- | | "Tires rot faster if you drive on them." | Tires rot faster when parked . Driving flexes the rubber, pushing protective waxes to the surface to fight ozone. | | "Armor All fixes dry rot." | Protectants are preventative, not curative. They mask the appearance of cracks but do not restore the rubber's strength. | | "Keep rubber in the freezer to save it." | While cold slows chemical reactions, freezing temperatures can make rubber glassy and brittle. If you flex it while frozen, it will shatter. | | Myth | Fact | | :--- |