Re: plants with "pinched" stems die off. What is it?

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• Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 18:12:31 -0700
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Ran D wrote:
> 
> I've had several vegetables die off due to "pinched" stems.  It looked as
> if someone had pinched the main stem at ground level.  The upper stem looks
> fine but soon after the plant dies.
> 
> I've seen this happen with my Alstroemeria too and it had 2 pinched
> sections.  One area was above ground level several inches and the other
> pinched area was at ground level.
> 
> Is this a bug?
> Something to do with watering?
> 
> it's a mystery to me...
> 
> Randy


It's called damping-off disease and it's caused by a fungus.  Try
keeping the soil around the seedling dry, and mulch with a little peat
moss when you plant the seed.  (I assume you're referring to young
plants.  If these are older plants, say 3 or more true leaves, then you
have a different problem that must be diagnosed with more info such as
your climate, soil conditions and exact plant type.  You mention
Alstromeria which I assume is some kind of flowering plant.  What are
the others?)

Steve  (Maritime...)

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