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Damping off
Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia sp., and Fusarium spp.

  • Seed may rot in soil
  • Leaves and stem appear discolored, water soaked
  • Seedling may tip over at soil line
  • Cobweb-like or cotton-like fungal growth on seedlings or potting mix
  • More information on Damping off
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Cold Temperature

  • Weather has been cold (below 50°F) and wet
  • Soil is cold (below 62°F) and damp to the touch
  • Leaf edges turn olive green to brown
  • In severe cases entire leaves, young shoots or the entire plant may be completely discolored and wilted
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Seed Corn Maggot
Delia platura

  • Maggots feed on developing seed and can completely destroy the seed, or damage the cotyledons and first true leaves
  • Maggots are yellowish-white, about ¼ inch in length, and legless
  • More common in cooler weather
  • Seed corn maggot should not attack plantings made after June 1st
  • More information on Seed Corn Maggot

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