Preventing Damping Off in Datura Seedlings

Identify the Problem

White cottony fungus is damping off disease, caused by excess moisture and poor air circulation.

Prevention & Treatment

• Use thin layer of milled sphagnum moss over seeds after planting.
• Apply anti-fungal spray from nursery.
• Remove covers immediately; use oscillating fan on low for air movement.

Transplanting

Separate seedlings when handleable into individual cells. Harden off 10 days in shade before outdoor planting after last frost.