Damping Off

“Damping Off” – a problem with seedlings, can be controlled

The term ‘damping off’ refers to the death of young seedlings, either after emergence or after transplanting. The stem of the seedling turns brown or black at soil level and withers causing death of the plant. This is commonly caused by any one of three diseases – Pythium, Rhizoctonia or Phytophthora.

Damping Off is a problem in cold, wet soils or in cool, damp weather. It can also be caused by crowding of seedlings, over watering, lack of air circulation or contaminated pots, soil or water.

Discover how to control Damping Off in Chapter 10 of How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes