Damping Off

[DaveB]

Seeing a bit of this with cantaloupes. I believe this is coming straight from the company that packages the seedling soil

best cure? That works? I know throw everything away works the best.

Could be caused by the rain but disease has to be present in soil to begin with. I think.

Thinking in future, beginning NOW, no more potting to get early start. Wait til temp is close...or right and go that way.

I do not have this problem with direct sow seeds.

 

[Chapman]

Here is some good info on damping off. It looks like sanitation of pots is very important.
https://extension.umn.edu/solve-problem/how-prevent-seedling-damping

 

[DaveB]

Thanks. In this instance...new seedling trays...new potting soil...Temps in 80-90's in day over 70 at night. I can believe tossing everything is the cure/avoidance/reduction.

After 13 days in the dirt another cantaloupe has sprouted. Not holding my breath.

 

[Chapman]

Maybe start over with some seeds from another company or get treated seeds if you can.

 

[DaveB]

Changed potting soil.
soap water bleach all containers.
100% sprout on winter squash Black Z, not even one.

Killing me seeds in ground doing well.

But no more damping off.