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Williamsburg,KY

Well, in all my years of starting tomato seeds, I finially experienced damping off. Looks like someone pinched the stem at the soil line. What precautions can I take so it does not spread to my other plants? I am tossing out all the infected plants and starting new. The other starter plants look great.

5/1/2013 5:18:38 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Chamomile tea...:)

5/1/2013 10:00:30 PM

United Kingdom

It's not actual damping off disease that you have got, it's more of a stem rot at the base, usually caused by a nasty soil bug called (Pithium) and there are several types of it.

The best way to prevent this happening is to use (Coir Compost) which has the ability to allow more air into the mix and better drainage,

I peronaly have not had a case of pithium strike my seedlings for at least the last fifteen years or more.

5/5/2013 2:00:23 AM

Omaha, Ne.

http://www.extremepumpkinstore.com/ecom-prodshow/actinovate.html

use for both damping off and Pythium.

did you use a good sterile seed starting mix?

5/5/2013 12:14:33 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Yes, I did use a good soil less seed starting mix. I believe I overwatered, cold weather, and just bad luck. And I believe I did not clean my pot good enough. Needless to say, no giant maters here this year. Unless someone can send me some seeds???

5/6/2013 8:12:18 AM

Cameron

Still lots of time to grow giant maters. We'll be starting our seeds next week. I'm sure someone close to you must have a few seeds for you. Good luck.

Jane & Phil

5/6/2013 8:51:56 AM

Omaha, Ne.

I got some from a 3 pounder I grew last year I could send you,
just email me your address....dchristensen68@cox.net

5/6/2013 6:33:18 PM

Hamilton Nj

what kind do u want email me yur address at pizzapete@hotmail.com and ill send a few different kinds!!! pizzapete

5/6/2013 8:56:18 PM

Allentown, PA

I just saw that Croley Bend needs some seeds.

I have some good ones to share as well. :O)

E-mail me at flight_19@Yahoo.com with an address and I'll send some.

5/7/2013 7:47:31 AM

Williamsburg,KY

WOW!! Thanks guys. Emails sent.

5/7/2013 8:26:17 AM

East Carbon, Utah

Croley - I've got plenty of extra seedlings of top genetic stock of several varieties. If you are anxious to get a plant or two in the ground soon, I'll be glad to work something out to ship a couple of 5-6" tall seedlings expedited.

dale@gianttomatoseeds.com

Seems a reasonable strategy to have some early and some late ones - you never know what the weather will be like a few months down the road.

5/13/2013 3:07:49 AM

Hamilton Nj

yeah i just lost 3 big blooms last night went to 41 hear by the ocean,lol, and 36 back in the woods!! ouch!!!

5/13/2013 9:01:30 PM

Allentown, PA

Pizza,

It was 32 F overnight here in Allentown.

I covered all my in ground tomato plants with pots so I am praying that all is well when I go outside to check. :O@

5/14/2013 8:04:19 AM

50 Acres

1/4 inch of ice on bird watering stands last nite. I,m glad I have nothing in the ground.

5/14/2013 6:54:20 PM

Hamilton Nj

wow ,thats cold we got another tough night tonight ,glad i got a few extra seeds to plant, good luck everyone i hope we have a good turn out for the contest!!! pizza

5/14/2013 8:31:29 PM

Allentown, PA

Well I uncovered the tomatoes yesterday morning and all was well.

Today's high is 73 F and tomorrow's is 81 F.

We are good to go.

5/15/2013 9:07:36 AM