Community Education on Environment and Development

Common Plant Diseases

Damping-off fungi

Characteristics

fungi that cause "damping-off" can kill seedlings, sometimes even before they emerge. They thrive in wet, poorly drained, cold soils.

To help prevent damping off, select fresh seeds, improve drainage, and plant seeds when the soil temperature favours growth. Solarizing the soil before planting can help reduce fungi. Don't overwater.

Remedies

Sulphur

Hosts

Flowers, (annuals, perennials)
Grape
Strawberry
Vegetables

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