Re: [CH] Damp off

Steve (snearman@erols.com)
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 13:18:41 -0500

Chile plants like lots of water, but don't like wet feet. This is not a
contradiction. A good supply of moisture in lose soil is best, allowing for
air and drainage. Tight soil (clay) does mot allow drainage. Damping-off
symptoms: the leaves turn yellow and fall off with no new growth. If it is
not a fungus problem the plant will recover, if the soil dries, but the
growth will be stunted.

A common problem for gardeners with heavy clay type soil is to dig a hole
fill with composted and/or peat mix to set transplants into. In effect what
is happening is you create a clay bucket. Water will collect in the hole
and not drain.

Steve

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