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e60992 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 8 Location: Holywood. Co. Down
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Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:01 pm Post subject: Damping off of seedlings |
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Can anyone advise me on how to avoid damping off of seedlings? I have just planted on some Verbascum from a seed tray to small pots and the seedlings are starting to wither away one by one which is very frustrating. The pots where clean and i have not over-watered the plants. Grateful for any advice.
Lorna[/b] _________________ Lorna |
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Greengage Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 3066 Location: Kildare
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Are you sure your problem is damping off. Did you handle the plants by the stem if so you may have damaged them causing them to fail. When moving seedlings from a tray to pots lift the seedlings by its leaf you need to treat them gently. Use a small dibber to make holes and insert plants without crushing roots. To avoid damping off make sure pots are clean, don't overcrowd seedlings, avoid overwatering and ensure good air circulation. |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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you are really fighting an uphill battle at this time of year. Low light levels, high humidities but good temperatures. The young seedlings do not have good conditions to form new roots. there is a critical time in July August when conditions are still right for seedlings to get established. If conditions are not right for seedlings to re-commence growth they are more prone to disease. Damping off is a general name for a number of seedling diseases. Try again in Spring.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) _________________ michael brenock |
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e60992 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 8 Location: Holywood. Co. Down
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Many thanks for your advice. I think i shall wait until spring when conditions are better for seedlings. _________________ Lorna |
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AJ Rank attained: Ash Tree

Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 218 Location: West Cork
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:33 am Post subject: |
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The other thing u should try is using, I think it's called cheshunt compound or something similar as an additive to your watering, certainly does help I find. also mist the seedlings gently as opposed to using a watering can no matter how fine the rose is. _________________ vegandflowertime.blogspot.ie |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Cheshunt compound contains copper. Useful for use in Spring. Avoid watering if possible as humidity is already too high.
michel brenock horticultural advisor (retired). . _________________ michael brenock |
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