Common crops affected
Why it matters
It can wipe out a tray or seedbed quickly and survivors are stunted; prevention beats rescue, since the pathogens live in soil and reused containers.
When to act
Protect at sowing and early establishment with clean media and controlled moisture.
What to look for
- Seeds failing to emerge (pre-emergence rot)
- Water-soaked, pinched stems at the soil line
- Toppled seedlings that don’t recover
- Patchy stands across trays
How to manage it
- Use clean media and sanitised trays; water carefully; give airflow.
- Apply Spore Control as a protective drench; build soil biology with Charge Bioboost.
Recommended Vegalab program
A Vegalab soil/seedling solution plus sanitation and moisture control — see the Product Finder for the registered option.
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Primary control | Spore Control | Protects germinating seedlings |
| Soil biology | Charge Bioboost | Suppressive soil biology |
| Roots | Root Boost | Strong early roots |
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