Damping off spreads rapidly. 1 If you should spot signs of damping off, remove those seedlings immediately and isolate all remaining seedlings.

How do you stop damping from spreading?

Damping off can be reduced by planting fungicide-treated seed directly into the garden. Other preventative measures include using well-drained soil and avoiding overcrowding of plants. Also, clean out all pots thoroughly before reuse and discard contaminated soil.

How is damping off disease spread?

Moderately wet rather than waterlogged soil favours this fungus. Infection is more likely in plants growing poorly, whereas rapidly growing, vigorous plants often escape infection. Both Pythium and R. solani are spread by rain, irrigation, water splash, contaminated tools, soil or potting mix, and infected plants.