Dying Petunia Seedlings: Crowding & Damping Off

Petunia seedlings started in Jiffy pots, transplanted to larger pots (singles and 3-in-one). Two of five dying.

Problems

1. Crowding: Multiple seedlings per pot compete. Even "good" ones will fail.
2. Damping off: Poor air circulation + moisture = fungal stem collapse.

Fixes

• Separate or cull: Gently pull apart and repot individually, or remove weakest, keep strongest.
• Air circulation: Small fan near seedlings.
• Watering: Deep soak, then dry before next watering. No fertilizer until several true leaves.

Space and airflow are critical for healthy seedlings.