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Re: Hello and a few questions.

>One problem I'm having is that a lot of my plants seem to keep dying off at
>the roots. They fall over and wen I look at them they're disconnected from
>the soil like the roots have rotted away. Am I over watering them? Is it
>because it's so @!#$ hot out here (Southern California). My sister planted
>some seeds for squash, carrots and other edibles in the same potting soil
>and they're growing like crazy.
>Please help.
>
>Sam J. Bowling
>Third Dimension Illustration
>
>http://24.0.216.43/

The condition you describe sounds like damping off, which is caused by a
fungus. It attacks any and all seedlings. Some ways to prevent it are: good
air circulation, clean growing medium and pots, and not keeping the soil
too damp. Some people say spraying the plants with a solution of chamomile
tea prevents damping off. My personal experience has been that damping off
happens mostly when conditions are too moist without adequate air
circulation. Try replanting in new medium, keeping the seedlings slightly
drier with good air circulation.  Good Luck.
Cindy in TX, Z8/9

The Herb Cottage
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Hallettsville, TX
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