The Dread Damping Off

[TrysHard]

Just noticed first seedling with signs of Damping Off

I try and water from the bottom and not too often but still it happens

Weak chamomile tea and cinnamon are meant to be natural Fungicide, so I will try these, but in the back of my mind is they just a "feel like I'm doing something" gesture.

Anyone care to share experiences

[Kristen]

What were they sown in? I think that Multi Purpose can be way too moisture retentive for seedlings, particularly small ones.

What temperature are they at? If at 10C - 16C it might be that the cold is allowing the humidity to have an effect (whereas at, say, 20C that might not be the case - relative humidity would be lower and/or the plants would more easily fight it off

[TrysHard]

planted in Seed Pellets - only one affected at the moment - not too crowded - I just hope it doesn't affect more.

I have dusted with cinnamon and will buy some chamomile tea even if it is only to drink to calm me down when they all perish.

[Penellype]

If you haven't already done so remove the affected seedling, otherwise it is likely to spread.

I've had the odd lettuce seedling do this, but prompt removal has saved the others.

[TrysHard]

Well that's it I am mad - Shaking cinnamon on the seedlings - then buying Chamomile Tea making a brew and spraying them.

Might have a cup myself - I feel I might Damp Off.