damping-off
noun
damp·ing-off
ˌdam-piŋ-ˈȯf 
: a diseased condition of seedlings or cuttings caused by fungi and marked by wilting or rotting
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Protect –Prevent damping-off disease on spring seedlings by watering or spritzing with chamomile tea, a natural antifungal.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Damping-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damping-off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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