Damping off is a disease of seedlings
Visible damping off fungus growing on an emerging seedling. Once plants have mature leaves and a well developed root system, they are better able to naturally resist the fungus or mold that causes damping off.
Is damping off fatal?
Damping-off is a common and fatal disease that affects all types of plant seedlings. The disease is most prevalent when seeds are germinated in cool, wet soils.
How does damping off affect seedlings?
Damping off is a disease of seedlings caused by several different fungi and fungus-like organisms. This disease causes emerging seedlings to collapse, often submerged in a mass of white fungal growth. It is particularly a problem when sowing seed indoors or under glass.
