damp off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Be sure to keep amendments and mulch about 4 inches away from the trunk or stem so the plants don’t get overly wet and damp off or mildew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
Should be dry for the start of P3 but maybe still damp off line.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2010
Prick off the seedlings as soon as they are fit to handle, for if sown too thickly they are liable to damp off rapidly.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
Crowded seedlings are liable to damp off, particularly in dull, moist weather, and they are so fragile that it is well-nigh impossible to transfer them from the seed-pots until they are about an inch high.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
During the autumn months atmospheric moisture must be cautiously regulated or much of the foliage will damp off, while in spring a humid atmosphere should be maintained and systematic watering practised.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
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