Controlling the disease is a matter of removing the environment that Damping Off disease thrives in. Here are the basic do's and dont's:
Do:
** Buy sterilized seed starting soil.** Use clean, sterilized containers.
** Provide plenty of air circulation.Tip: Use a small fan and direct a gentle breeze across the room. The important word here is "gentle"
** Thin seedlings to increase air circulation.** Provide as much sunlight as possible.
** Let the surface of the soil dry out between watering. Watering from the bottom is preferred.** Stir the top of the soil around the seedlings.
** Put plants in a sunny location.Don't:
** Don't leave your seedling trays in the basement. Basements are perfect breeding grounds.** Don't overwater plants.
** Do not use fertilizer on your new seedlings.** Don't use tray covers. While it is a popular practice to use them, they increase the humidity level and encourage disease growth.
Did you know? Nitrogen in your fertilizer can promote rapid growth of Damping Off Disease.
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Fish emulsioned seedlings two days ago, based on some knuckle-head's advice. I now have mold everywhere.