Damping Off In Seedlings - 8 Ways You Can Prevent It

Damping Off Has No Cure! But it is preventable friends. Damping off is a soil-borne fungal infection that affects seemingly healthy seedlings shortly after germination. It can be devastating to the new gardener who has no idea what is happening to his or her plants. One minute they are healthy and we're on our way to the best gardening year ever...the next minute all the seedlings are flopping over, for no reason at all.
An ounce of prevention.... In this video, I'll show you 8 ways that you can prevent the Deadly Damping Off so that your seedlings stay healthy and make their way to your spring garden as intended.
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  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
    @TheRipeTomatoFarms3 жыл бұрын

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  • @liamgrows

    @liamgrows

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was fast

  • @NanaAnnaMe

    @NanaAnnaMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I don’t know why the links doesn’t work for me... Would it be a lot of extra work if you also attached the link on Facebook group... TIA

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NanaAnnaMe I thought about that Anna.....I just didn't want to spam that group. Its so pure! LOL

  • @hakunamatata1352

    @hakunamatata1352

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Hi, thank you for a very useful video. Is there any way to use the soil that housed the dead seedlings? I mean, can I kill the pathogen somehow? I would hate to just throw it in the bin/trash can.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hakunamatata1352 compost... Totally fine for compost. Remember, the fungus only affects seedlings. Once the plants get a proper cambium layer, the fungus can penetrate or do anything really.

  • @smhollanshead
    @smhollanshead3 жыл бұрын

    1. Wash your seed trays: 2. Use new potting mix; 3. Raise the heat 70 to 90 degrees; 4. Moist, not wet potting mix; 5. Adequate light; 6. Air flow and air circulation; 7. Bottom watering; 8. Seed planting depth.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Better recap than mine was!

  • @persongrope

    @persongrope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also making sure not to transplant your seedling to a bigger pot too early. Very common mistake.

  • @gowrammak326

    @gowrammak326

    Жыл бұрын

    @@persongrope uh oh I did

  • @DO-NOT-COMPLY-MANDATES

    @DO-NOT-COMPLY-MANDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Do u have any suggestions on a good place to buy strawberry seeds?

  • @smhollanshead

    @smhollanshead

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DO-NOT-COMPLY-MANDATES don’t buy strawberry seeds. Instead, buy bare root strawberry plants. You can buy bare root strawberry plants at most garden centers and online. There are three types of strawberry plants: June bearing, ever bearing, and day neutral.

  • @bonnalelym44
    @bonnalelym442 жыл бұрын

    A month ago I had some mold starting on the dirt in a portion of my flower seedlings. I took a small paintbrush and used hydrogen peroxide to paint the mold. It all disappeared. The next day a few mold specks were still visible, probably some I missed, so I painted them. The mold has not returned. 😊

  • @jefffavelle857

    @jefffavelle857

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfect Bonnale!

  • @kylehazachode
    @kylehazachode3 жыл бұрын

    I add cinnamon to my seed starter mix and perlite as well as putting ontop the soil after planting my seeds. If I’m using wooden popsicle or bamboo sticks as labels, I’ll apply oil of oregano to them. Wooden plant labels are normally the first thing to get that white fuzzy mold in the pots. Oil of oregano is extremely anti fungal. Just moving the oil soaked wooden labels to each corner of the seedling pod is enough to treat the soil permanently for fungus.

  • @debbriggs5811

    @debbriggs5811

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea

  • @angercatalyst

    @angercatalyst

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tip, I use cinnamon in my soil with favorable results but didn't know how to properly treat my stakes and plant labels, I'm definitely going to give the oil of oregano a try now.

  • @B01

    @B01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Neem oil always works nice as an organic fungicide, can always spray anything used in there

  • @looksirdroids9134

    @looksirdroids9134

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why say "oil of oregano" like a wanker? Just call it oregano oil.

  • @kylehazachode

    @kylehazachode

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@looksirdroids9134 oregano oil is oil you cook with and would go rancid and rot. Oil of oregano is the essential oil. Wtf is a wanker?

  • @bobbiechinn9578
    @bobbiechinn957813 күн бұрын

    Love how you put the lesson in brief at the end 😆 Im glad i found your info you have to share! 💚💚💚 Been growing for 49 years and yes thats me n my pic 😊 really same condition for most seeds but its great to tell new growers your experience.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    13 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! You never know if people really enjoy the recap or not!

  • @clynthia0510
    @clynthia0510 Жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you so much. I have struggled with seeds and seedlings. I now know, after watching your video on damping, that I was doing everything wrong from start to finish. OMGosh 😪😪😪 None of the other people I thought were offering great growing advice ever mentioned damping off! None of them!!! 🤨🤨 I know where to come for gardening advice from now on. These other guys just lost a follower. 🤨 Thank you for saving me some agonizing growing frustration in the coming season! 🙏🏾 I was about to start off wrong again!🤏 I WILL share and recommend your channel to other people who are even thinking about gardening. You will never know how grateful I am for finding this video on your channel. I had already joined the Facebook gardening group that you mentioned "Growing Better". Forgive me if I got the name wrong. I was just so excited about this particular video. You are My hero! 👏🙏🏾🙌

  • @jmj5101
    @jmj51012 жыл бұрын

    Sprinkling cinnamon powder on top of the soil helps too. You can also spray a neem oil solution at the bottom of seed trays to prevent any insects crawling in from the bottom. Sterilising the germination mix with hot boiling water helps too. Of course, please wait a day before planting your seedlings 😄

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips JN!

  • @dandana4647

    @dandana4647

    9 ай бұрын

    i soak the seed in a solution of hydrogène peroxyde prior to planting them .

  • @ChrisJCarter
    @ChrisJCarter3 жыл бұрын

    This probably happened to a few of my spinach seedlings. A few hours later they looked wilted and the leaves were touching the soil. The Recap at the end of your videos is a great idea! Thanks!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely Chris...I've has this happen to Spinach and Lettuce a few times. :-(

  • @BlackNaturalPlantBasedMama
    @BlackNaturalPlantBasedMama2 жыл бұрын

    This is my 3rd year gardening at home. I had so many great varieties of tomato seedlings that were doing well, then the white mold and dying started and I had no idea why. I definitely now know for next time. I ended up going to a local nursery and buying most of my starts for the garden! Will likely buy some heating mats for next seedlings, and a fan too!

  • @mudboygardenerforager3145
    @mudboygardenerforager314518 күн бұрын

    This video will help me be more successful with my seedlings. Brilliant! Thank you

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    18 күн бұрын

    Best of luck this year!

  • @dangus6934
    @dangus69342 жыл бұрын

    Solarize your seed soils. It's easy, just put in a black bag and sit it in the sun for a couple days. Shake it everyday to make sure it's all evenly 'cooked'. Just remember to let it cool down for a few hours before using. This is great if you do like to reuse your soils. Alternatively, you could bake your soil as well, but why waste money when the sun is free!

  • @polytan6993

    @polytan6993

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll just apply boiled water to the soil then let it cool down and dry off before planting my seed

  • @suzannesutton5636

    @suzannesutton5636

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the black bag method would add heat and increase unfriendly bacteria, etc. what temp does it need to get to and for how long?

  • @Zizzyyzz

    @Zizzyyzz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hydrogen peroxide works, too.

  • @kimberlydavis7322
    @kimberlydavis73223 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video...I'm a new gardener, and have never heard of damping off.. I'm trying to avoid as many mistakes as possible, so I REALLY appreciate the tips.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kimberly! Prevention is the best cure!

  • @tombauder8489
    @tombauder84893 жыл бұрын

    I always put an oscillating fan on my seedlings and that has really helped a lot

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure Tom..air motion is so key. And it helps the plants anyway to toughen up for the transition outside! :-)

  • @pameladeweese9585
    @pameladeweese95853 жыл бұрын

    check in regularly, never disappointed- love the short, quick important tips and facts- thanks

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Pamela, appreciate the support! :-)

  • @auniciasharpe7293
    @auniciasharpe72933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much for this video!!!!! Extremely helpful! You're a great teacher.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Aunicia! Much appreciated!

  • @withurshield931
    @withurshield9313 жыл бұрын

    This was the most informative video I have found so far. Thankyou.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that, glad to help! :-)

  • @apotheosis4757
    @apotheosis47573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Finally a detailed video on 'how to prevent'. Other videos do mention this and that but don't elaborate the how-to's.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it, cheers! :-)

  • @hisservants8003
    @hisservants80033 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you present topics. You are clear and concise. I am fairly new to gardening so I greatly appreciate your information. This is the first year I am using a heating pad correctly, I think? lol My seedlings seem much stronger and are germinating much more quickly. God Bless!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for that I'm glad the videos have helped! Heat pads are definitely next level... I can't start my season without them!

  • @marilynnschroeder4436
    @marilynnschroeder44363 ай бұрын

    I had no idea. Thanks for sharing this information!

  • @NapoleonGARDENINGTV
    @NapoleonGARDENINGTV3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the nice tips. Happy gardening to all !

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for the support. Cheers!

  • @michaelmarchione3408
    @michaelmarchione34083 жыл бұрын

    That was a very good and informative video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I always get something out of your videos, A HUGE thumbs up!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael, really appreciate that! Cheers! :-)

  • @ronmimnaugh7674
    @ronmimnaugh76743 ай бұрын

    That is a lot of great info put all together in one place. Thanks for posting

  • @theindoorgardener9689
    @theindoorgardener96893 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I appreciate you making this!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Cheers. :-)

  • @NanaAnnaMe
    @NanaAnnaMe3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This will really help me a lot to what I need to watch out for 👍😊

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right on Anna, glad to help! :-)

  • @sweetpea6144
    @sweetpea61443 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the timely video!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right on Cathy, glad you liked! :-)

  • @marktoldgardengnome4110
    @marktoldgardengnome41103 жыл бұрын

    Well explained, great information. TYFS, Mark and Rosa

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mark, appreciate it! :-)

  • @ronnie7701
    @ronnie77013 жыл бұрын

    Love this sight! Thank you 🙏

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Appreciate you checking it out! :-)

  • @raymundoleano8325
    @raymundoleano83253 жыл бұрын

    Amazing and Great Job

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Raymundo, appreciate that! Take care.

  • @robbo7765
    @robbo77653 жыл бұрын

    Cracking advice 👍 Watching from the other side of the pond. Thanks for sharing. Robbo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Robbo, thanks for checking it out!

  • @TravelinMama73
    @TravelinMama732 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! I've been dealing with this in a new environment as I try to figure out my routine here. This has happened to me a couple times now and I'm going to incorporate some of these changes immediately! Ty ty and great video! I just subscribed.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Laura, sorry to hear you've experienced this with your seedlings, but happy to have you aboard! :-)

  • @gaildunn8047
    @gaildunn80473 жыл бұрын

    I just joined growing better! You give info in the best ways. Im sure the group will be helpful.

  • @chantalepick3691
    @chantalepick36913 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Excellent points.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Chantale, thanks for watching. :-)

  • @markfrancis9106
    @markfrancis91063 жыл бұрын

    Great info once again👍👍thank you👍👍

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right on Mark, thanks for that and for watching. :-)

  • @rhondaburley6614
    @rhondaburley66143 жыл бұрын

    This was very timely! Just what I needed. Atlantic Canada 🇨🇦 is always humid. Lol.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Rhonda, glad to help! :-)

  • @TitanChromeE
    @TitanChromeEАй бұрын

    Thanks! I didn’t even know damping off was a thing until this video! Extremely helpful

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. It is a good thing to watch out for.... Happens to even the best of us

  • @LittleTexasHomestead
    @LittleTexasHomestead3 жыл бұрын

    This happened to my Swiss Chard seedlings, they were perfect one day, the next morning they were wilted and shriveled up at the base of the plant.

  • @lauramazerolle9859
    @lauramazerolle98593 жыл бұрын

    Succinct! This info is exactly what is amateur gardeners need. Thanks!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Laura, really appreciate that! Cheers! :-)

  • @dann8902
    @dann89023 жыл бұрын

    Good video man, I like the recap

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Dan, appreciate the support. :-)

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap29442 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks so much!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for watching!

  • @theloosemonkeybackyardgard506
    @theloosemonkeybackyardgard5063 жыл бұрын

    Great gardening tips !!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out! Appreciate that! :-)

  • @Lotusflower68
    @Lotusflower68Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I’m new to gardening and this has been extremely helpful 🌿💪🏽🌱

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    Ай бұрын

    That's great to hear! Hopefully you can avoid any damping off this season!

  • @christinal5705
    @christinal57053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this info 👍

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Christina, thanks for watching! :-)

  • @slautotube1065
    @slautotube10653 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou I’m sure this will be works for me!

  • @morgannwilliams967
    @morgannwilliams9673 жыл бұрын

    Amazing information!! I didn’t realize the oscillating fan would help including for hardening off prep.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Morgann! Fans are great that way! Indoors or even in the greenhouse. :-)

  • @morgannwilliams967

    @morgannwilliams967

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms I live in small apartments so I am literally using my packed crafts studio room to start seeds indoors at the moment as I have too many seedlings for the small bathroom now before ready to go out. Lol. I used the ceiling fan in there today after seeing this. 😁

  • @lynnsieG
    @lynnsieG4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much,needed this info,my Coriander seedlings been damping off alot

  • @jessicaadamsot
    @jessicaadamsot2 ай бұрын

    wow, I had no idea this could be an issue! Thanks for sharing!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 ай бұрын

    Let's hope it never happens to you! :-)

  • @truthmatters82
    @truthmatters82 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!👍

  • @SpiceyKy
    @SpiceyKy3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips. I'm right on track.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Spicey, best of luck!

  • @roadduesubca9254
    @roadduesubca9254 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the planting tips👍👌

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, and thanks for watching!

  • @visayangpinayinamerica5676
    @visayangpinayinamerica56763 жыл бұрын

    great video, thank you

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, thanks for watching! :-)

  • @glomontero6011
    @glomontero60112 ай бұрын

    Really good stuff to know, thanks.

  • @j.reneewhite915
    @j.reneewhite9153 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Renee, appreciate the endorsement!

  • @ahlamns
    @ahlamns3 жыл бұрын

    Good video. Thank you

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Ahlaam, thanks!

  • @yvonnesmith1311
    @yvonnesmith13112 ай бұрын

    🎉thank you 🎉very helpful 😊

  • @Zizzyyzz
    @Zizzyyzz2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! 🌞

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @tee1694
    @tee16943 жыл бұрын

    I had damping off on tomatoes, peppers and squash. It was caused by using cow based soil. It was very disappointing but I learned my lesson.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that T.

  • @GirlMomma
    @GirlMomma3 жыл бұрын

    You're my hero!!! 🙏💗

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha cheers! :-)

  • @mohannadmalik5373
    @mohannadmalik53733 жыл бұрын

    Big Thanks

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Mohannad!

  • @canecutter77
    @canecutter77 Жыл бұрын

    Happening to my tomato and pepper seedlings right now. Didn't know what was happening, now I do. Thanks for the video.

  • @CrystalLifeAfter40

    @CrystalLifeAfter40

    Жыл бұрын

    Happening to me with cucumbers 😢

  • @jeffmartin693
    @jeffmartin6933 жыл бұрын

    very helpful!!!!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeff, glad it was useful! :-)

  • @jonathan_r_lee92
    @jonathan_r_lee923 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Came here to refresh my memory on how to prevent damping off so I won't have to deal with it this growing season that is just about to begin in Zone 7a.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right on Jonathan! Best of luck this season. :-)

  • @jonathan_r_lee92

    @jonathan_r_lee92

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you and you too!

  • @jamesaust3272
    @jamesaust32722 жыл бұрын

    Love the sea of green

  • @daughterofgod8152
    @daughterofgod81522 жыл бұрын

    Ngl but the motivation you gave at the end of the video, made me smile. It's really frustrating when I fail every single time even after being cautious. Even worse imagine being judged and mocked by family and friends. God knows 😒 Thanks for sharing. Subbed

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damping off has to be THE most frustrating thing ever! Ha ha, been there, and likely it'll still happen again to me...sigh. All the best, thanks so much for watching!

  • @d.arceneaux8632
    @d.arceneaux86323 жыл бұрын

    Thanks👏🏾

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Diana, thanks for watching! :-)

  • @grammaellen4984
    @grammaellen49842 жыл бұрын

    My best tips include using cinnamon sprinkled generously on the soil where you are going to plant your seeds &/or using a tablespoon or even 2 of 3% peroxide per gallon of water when watering the seedlings. of course if you use less water adjust accordingly It must be added just before you water the plants since it will dissipate quickly. This keeps any fungus or pathogens from establishing in your tray or cells.

  • @wesow9065
    @wesow90653 жыл бұрын

    Really useful info. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea it this problem was caused by pathogens. I had thought overwatering was the cause.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, very interesting hey? Water can be the cause of the fungus, but the fungus is the culprit! :-)

  • @traceysmith8421
    @traceysmith84213 жыл бұрын

    Thank you i was trying to figure out why my tomatoes died out. I now know how to start over. Thank you

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear Tracey. Go fresh soil and let us know how the next batch works out!

  • @DanielW607
    @DanielW6073 жыл бұрын

    Wow I never actually knew about this. Heck, I might have even encountered this in the past but didn’t even realize it and blamed “bad seeds”🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure Daniel.....if you've ever planted seeds, there's a good chance you've experienced this! Cheers. :-)

  • @brandyzepeda6270

    @brandyzepeda6270

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure this was me as well! Haha I just figured they didn't do too well.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brandyzepeda6270 That's exactly I thought at first too Brandy!

  • @kimwilliams7051
    @kimwilliams70513 жыл бұрын

    Good video's

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kim, much appreciated! :-)

  • @flylitegemini
    @flylitegemini3 жыл бұрын

    thanks man!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, thanks for watching!

  • @Sirmullins
    @Sirmullins3 жыл бұрын

    Goodness!! I wish I was your neighbor...awful lot to remember.. your so clear on instructions.!! Thank you so much. I'm not on FB for Growing Better . Sorry !

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that! Appreciate the support. :-)

  • @vickyannpaintingwithoils
    @vickyannpaintingwithoils2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! I have learned a lot of these things by killing my seedlings or overwatering them. But I picked up a few more tips from you. Thank you. I don't really do social media, but I am on Telegram and Rumble. God Bless you.

  • @albaduarte2595
    @albaduarte259510 ай бұрын

    Thanks ill try to follow your tips, got pretty spinach seedlings and then they just started dying, so sad, not sure if i transplanted to early, i’ll guess ill try again and hope i do better :)

  • @nancydb1390
    @nancydb13902 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I've been doing it all wrong.

  • @IsabelleIsabelle01
    @IsabelleIsabelle013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip, it is useful. I would like to know how long during the day should I put the fan on

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    It can be anywhere from 4-10 hours really. Nothing too powerful, just a gentle breeze. Like they would experience on a normal day outside. :-)

  • @TheBr20042003
    @TheBr200420033 жыл бұрын

    Just had 1 of 2 pepper plants die. Great informative video

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh no, sorry too hear that! Hopefully the other one does well!

  • @KevinSmith-dq9tz
    @KevinSmith-dq9tz2 жыл бұрын

    A thin layer of worm castings does the trick ! So many benefits, none bad.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE worm castings....!

  • @kahnlawyers
    @kahnlawyers3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! We lost power in the Houston area a few weeks ago during historic 20 degrees weather. I lost a lot of my seedlings... likely to damping off with it being 40 degrees and dark in my house 😩 Question... do you throw away the seed starting soil that has the fungus? I probably need to start a lot of seeds again.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jennifer, sorry to hear that. If you have the fungus, yes, it is 100% transferrable from the soil. I would not reuse for seedlings. Fine as a general potting mix though.

  • @DreidMusicalX
    @DreidMusicalX2 жыл бұрын

    I got this this year being my first year from seeds. I didn't have a clue as to what was going on or what it was even called before I lost many plants. I later found a video like this one and added air with a small fan. My plants stopped dying off. But I lost about 30 plants first.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Air circulation can work wonders for young plants! :-)

  • @obiwantzcanolisandmomgarde8490
    @obiwantzcanolisandmomgarde84903 жыл бұрын

    I'm the worst at over watering

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, you have LOTS of company!!

  • @GirlMomma

    @GirlMomma

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do believe I might be the worst LOL

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GirlMomma Ha ha, there are many contenders for the Crown! ;-)

  • @GirlMomma

    @GirlMomma

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms 😆

  • @wendjierobichaud1806
    @wendjierobichaud18063 жыл бұрын

    Super cool!! Do you have a video of how to preserve and make seeds from your vegetables ? Super thnks

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wendjie! I mostly just save tomato seeds from heirloom varieties: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6SlkqRxpNnPpJc.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYBlutOgosuXgMo.html

  • @denisechavis4820
    @denisechavis48203 жыл бұрын

    Yes! You feel my pain!!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure Denise..been there many times!

  • @erincarr9411
    @erincarr94112 жыл бұрын

    You gotta be e careful with that heat. Some plants can get leggy, also it can be difficult to harden off later. The green house I work at, the rule is cool and dry.

  • @aperson9847
    @aperson98472 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the middle of losing pepper seedlings. It started with just one last night but as of writing this I've already lost half of them. I think I've been overwatering them maybe, and have also been watering with a mist bottle from the top. Hopefully I can make adjustments using your tips and save the rest of the plants. Luckily the tomatoes are still going strong.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that! Yeah, I only water my seedlings maybe once a week....that's it. They can drown super easy when young...

  • @aperson9847

    @aperson9847

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Wow, only once a week? Do you keep them in a humid environment so the soil stays damp for a long time, or is it okay to let it dry out?

  • @jenniferluciene3865

    @jenniferluciene3865

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aperson9847 I am curious about this as well, I'm in zone 5? (Southern Nevada)

  • @WinsomeWinslet
    @WinsomeWinslet3 жыл бұрын

    Another trick is to add a thin layer of vermiculite on top of your soil once your seedlings sprout. This helps absorb moisture and prevent the fungus from taking hold.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @sherminnigar6156
    @sherminnigar61563 жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm a new friends here. I like this .Stay safe and connected please

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Shermin, thanks for watching. :-)

  • @lakeside3644
    @lakeside36443 ай бұрын

    I'm convinced my seed starting mix was infected. Everything was clean. 2 weeks before I'm to set out.my seedlings they're failing. The hybrid seeds are thriving. I've replanted some seeds. I always plant too many seeds, so hopefully I'll have enough to plant in the garden.

  • @yogitakukreja2296
    @yogitakukreja22963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy..it was too painful to watch all my seedlings die :( it was my first attempt at starting my own garden

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its the absolute worst Yogita... :-(

  • @TheUltimateAcres
    @TheUltimateAcres2 жыл бұрын

    Great job! My cucumbers succumb to this issue last year. #Thanksfortheinformation #Keepupthegreatwork

  • @crystalo3550

    @crystalo3550

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine died it did so well as a seedling I don't know what to do i haven't got a clue about gardening barely trying to learn

  • @TheUltimateAcres

    @TheUltimateAcres

    Жыл бұрын

    @@crystalo3550 walmart has tomato 🍅 & vegetable fertilizer on a good sale. Like $12 & change. I had to buy it and my seedlings popped up nicely. It's a white bag with a giant tomato 🍅 on it.

  • @Agrinihan
    @Agrinihan Жыл бұрын

    I use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning equipment and spraying on soil to prevent fungal attacks. It also helps in seed germination

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @pulver117
    @pulver117 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched a handful of vids on preventing damping off disease now and surprised none of them have mentioned adding copper fungicide powder to your seedling grow media as a preventive measure. The stuff from Bonide is organic and you can also add it to your water if that is your preferred dosing method.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    Жыл бұрын

    I have found copper to be quite lethal to plants...I avoid it.

  • @princessresinista9080
    @princessresinista9080 Жыл бұрын

    I add peroxide when soaking seeds as well as watering.

  • @stevenstritenberger1761
    @stevenstritenberger17612 жыл бұрын

    Does it help when everything you say sounds like a question?

  • @Tan_Z

    @Tan_Z

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does it help when you act like an ass?

  • @TheFruitfulFIG
    @TheFruitfulFIG2 жыл бұрын

    So how are you planning to grow when SHTF? I would be practicing growing without buying all new every planting. So when it does you won't die.

  • @GirlMomma
    @GirlMomma3 жыл бұрын

    Two questions. I saw a video that said you can sprinkle cinnamon on your plants to keep those pesky little gnats away. Would you recommend this? Also, when watering, how much do you fill up the tray and how long do you leave at sit? I just can't get this right! I think I over water, my plants will be damp for 4 days in a row and I'm thinking geez aren't I supposed to water every other day. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! 🤗

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely, sand and cinnamon both work on fungus gnats! When I first water the seedling trays, you can't over water because the soil can only soak up so much...you can leave it for 2 hours or 6 hours.....it'll be the same level of moisture. Its the repeated watering AFTER the seeds are planted that cause the rot and the over watering issues..... ;-)

  • @GirlMomma

    @GirlMomma

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms ooooh, that makes sense! Thank you so much for your help! My plants just seem to stay wet forever lol

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GirlMomma Definitely... We always want to water (and feed) because we feel like we need to be "doing something" for our plants. In truth, we really don't!

  • @GirlMomma

    @GirlMomma

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRipeTomatoFarms exactly!! I guess I'll just stare at them and admire them and stop watering LOL

  • @daliavera4369
    @daliavera43693 жыл бұрын

    I think some of my seedlings have this problem now....will it spread to the rest of the tray of seedlings? Thank you for the great video

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    It definitely can Dalia. But not always. I've had trays of 72 and 98 cells where only a few got it. Once the seedlings get large enough, it doesn't affect them.

  • @cohiba1982
    @cohiba19823 жыл бұрын

    I did everything you said and still have a layer of fungus growing across the top of my soil! I’m so mad!

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fungus isn't inherently bad....its often a sign of a healthy soil and certainly plants NEED fungal symbiotic relationships to grow properly. What was your soil source? If its not sterile, the other things won't stop fungus from appearing.

  • @natureswildplayground
    @natureswildplayground Жыл бұрын

    How do resolve the issue when it is happening in the garden bed I direct sowed my seeds they did great then dyed but I find it odd because my pumpkins are doing great climbing means cantaloupe anything in the melon family are dying off any advise

  • @DO-NOT-COMPLY-MANDATES
    @DO-NOT-COMPLY-MANDATES Жыл бұрын

    I’m looking for some decent strawberry seeds to plant and Amazon doesn’t have much of a selection to choose from. I have tried the red climbers and they sprout but die off after a few months. Alpine don’t sprout. Any suggestions on where to get good seedlings?

  • @Allknowingkeith
    @Allknowingkeith2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Think mines come from leaving the dome on too long. Is there a good time to take domes off?

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    @TheRipeTomatoFarms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely Keith....I suspect that with mine as well. The dome comes off when the true leaves appear (1-2 weeks after germination normally).