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Damping offSeedlings collapsing at soil level

Damping off: seedlings collapsing at soil level

Seedlings suddenly collapse at soil level, often in patches.

When it shows up: Spring, indoors

Does it match?Yes, what do I do?

What to do

  1. Sow thinly in fresh compost and clean pots.

  2. Water from below in the morning, and don’t overwater.

  3. Give seedlings air and light: no covers once they’re up.

Helps prevent it

Crops it affects

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