Damping Off

problems Guide

Signs of the problem

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Soft, rotting seeds which fail to germinate

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Rapid death of seedling prior to emergence from soil

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Collpase of seedlings after they have emerged from the soil caused by water-soaked reddish lesions girdling the stem at the soil line

Solutions to the problem

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Avoid planting parsley in poorly draining, cool, wet soil

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Planting in raised beds will help with soil drainage

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Plant high quality seed that germinates quickly