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Damping off
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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. --------- Fish emulsioned seedlings two days ago, based on some knuckle-head's advice. I now have mold everywhere. -- Billy Impeach Pelosi, Bush & Cheney to the Hague http://angryarab.blogspot.com/ http://rachelcorriefoundation.org/ -- Billy Impeach Pelosi, Bush & Cheney to the Hague http://angryarab.blogspot.com/ http://rachelcorriefoundation.org/ |
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