Disease Control Damping-Off.
Control is obtained by using the seed treatment previously stated and planting in a sterile mix.
Consideration should be given to using soilless mixes containing microorganisms that suppress damping-off fimgi. SoilGard is a naturally occurring soil fungus which is an antagonist to plant pathogenic fungi. Uniformly add SoilGard 12G when soilless mixes are being blended by mechanical devices. After one day of incubation, seed or transplants can be added to the treated mix. Best control is obtained by planting in fields that are not heavily contaminated with the fungus that causes the disease.