http://www.gardenersnet.com/atoz/dampingoff.htm

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.
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