Symptoms:
Damping-off
occurs at or before germination,
causing rapid
decline and death of
seeds or young seedlings.
On older plants, disease
causes severe wilting and
black stem, beginning at ground level, resulting
in severe stunting or death of plants.
Solutions:
Use a biofungicide containing the beneficial
fungus Trichoderma harzianum, which
works to suppress root pathogens. Apply it to
newly sown seeds and transplants as a soil
drench; can also be used on established plants.
Avoid planting in poorly drained areas. We recommend
Root Guardian™ Biofungicide for
Soilborne Diseases. Maintaining soil pH at 6.5 to
7.0 helps. Test soil pH; if it is too acid, use Quik-
Cal™ Pelletized Calcium to raise pH.