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Post by The witch on Apr 25, 2007 8:59:29 GMT 1
.... or seedlings Alan Titchmarsh recommends using tap water rather than rain water, he believes that using rainwater can cause damping off.  I have to agree with him as I now don't have any problems with damping off  www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles1000/damping_off.asp |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 25, 2007 9:52:09 GMT 1
Ah, I recognize those symptoms! Very interesting article, thanks!  |
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Post by plocket on Apr 25, 2007 10:19:57 GMT 1
That's interesting! Because I usually have my seeds indoors I usually water them with tap water, and haven't ever had a problem with damping off.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 25, 2007 11:39:10 GMT 1
I have always used tap water for seeds in the knowledge that gutterings and pipes used to collect rainwater often also collect decaying matter and fungal spores, I thought everyone knew that, Damping off has never really been a problem for me. My problem is non-germination  the more I want a plant the less likely I am to get them to germinate  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 25, 2007 13:57:43 GMT 1
Well I have my own water supply which is rain filtered through chalk from a bore hole and I've never had a problem with damping off either......my problem is the same as Jan's - eg, Astrantias........sigh.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Apr 25, 2007 20:19:58 GMT 1
I use tap water too...but I reckon I'm guilty of over-watering  ..this could explain my sowing casualties  . In fact tomorrow I plan second sowing of some herbs and a few flowers...I shall oik out the cheshunt compound (POO!) and refrain from sloshing the water about too much ;D |
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Post by willow930 on Apr 25, 2007 20:43:00 GMT 1
Oh! damp humid conditions rings a bell with me, but luckily I do use cheshunt compound on seeds. Its the pricked out seedlings which I lose.
Wx
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 25, 2007 21:22:19 GMT 1
I tend to be a bit mean with the watering I think. I find it quite hard to water them without flattening seedlings so I only use a fine spray which dries out quite quickly. I know you're supposed to water from underneath but my trays aren't in handy trays and waterproof containers so that's no good for me. It's all very demanding at this time of year isn't it?
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 25, 2007 21:33:20 GMT 1
I bought a cat litter tray and just plonk the whole tray into shallow luke-warm water in it, it till it glistens, and then put it to drain. Its time consuming, I suppose if you arent doing something else at the same time.
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the more I want a plant the less likely I am to get them to germinate 
. In fact tomorrow I plan second sowing of some herbs and a few flowers...I shall oik out the cheshunt compound (POO!) and refrain from sloshing the water about too much ;D