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Old 02-02-2006, 04:04 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
Penelope Periwinkle
 
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Default growing tomatos from seed

On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 22:24:17 -0600, "Dwayne" wrote:

If they don't get enough light they get "leggy" and after they are about 4 -
6 inches tall, they fall over. Otherwise they might be dampening off. I
don't know what causes it for sure, but I think it is too much watering.


A fungus.

Overwatering creates a favorable environment for the fungus to grow.
Sprinkling a little baby powder on the top of the soil, or using a
baking soda spray will help prevent damping off, too.

Penelope

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