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  • #1

    The Dread Damping Off

    Just noticed first seedling with signs of Damping Off

    I try and water from the bottom and not too often but still it happens

    Weak chamomile tea and cinnamon are meant to be natural Fungicide, so I will try these, but in the back of my mind is they just a "feel like I'm doing something" gesture.

    Anyone care to share experiences
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    What were they sown in? I think that Multi Purpose can be way too moisture retentive for seedlings, particularly small ones.

    What temperature are they at? If at 10C - 16C it might be that the cold is allowing the humidity to have an effect (whereas at, say, 20C that might not be the case - relative humidity would be lower and/or the plants would more easily fight it off
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    • #3
      planted in Seed Pellets - only one affected at the moment - not too crowded - I just hope it doesn't affect more.

      I have dusted with cinnamon and will buy some chamomile tea even if it is only to drink to calm me down when they all perish.

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      • #4
        If you haven't already done so remove the affected seedling, otherwise it is likely to spread.

        I've had the odd lettuce seedling do this, but prompt removal has saved the others.
        A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP. - Leonard Nimoy

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        • #5
          Well that's it I am mad - Shaking cinnamon on the seedlings - then buying Chamomile Tea making a brew and spraying them.

          Might have a cup myself - I feel I might Damp Off.

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