How To Prevent Damping Off / Is There A Cure?

What is damping off in your seedlings and can you cure or prevent it? Today I cover all these questions and show you examples of what it looks like and how to fix damping off disease if your seedlings are suffering from damping off.
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[@marydrew3568]

❤ Thank you! Great information and demonstration with trying to save your seedlings.

[@cottoverdi]

Glad it was helpful Mary 😊

[@carolferencz1922]

Good advice. Thanks Annette 💐

[@cottoverdi]

Thanks Carol. Glad it was helpful! 💚🌱😁

[@EarthSojourner]

Doesn't that ruin the soil in those little pots, too?

[@cottoverdi]

Hi Judith, if you ever have damping off, then yes, the compost will be affected and you should dispose of it. I have not reused any compost where the seedlings had damping off. I disposed of everything and will start afresh once the cuttings have rooted. Hope this helps. 🌱🌱🌱

[@lesw3803]

I have stopped the spread of damping off by misting with a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 4 parts water.

[@cottoverdi]

Wow, that's such useful tip, thank you. I haven't heard of that before but it sounds like a really good idea.

[@lesw3803]

@@cottoverdi i mist the soil mainly. I just treated my snapdragon seedling a few days ago. It works really well. Love your channel!

[@cottoverdi]

thank you - that is such a wonderful compliment to hear. 💚😁