SoilGard™ Microbial Fungicide

has anyone used this when starting there seeds or transplanting them.. it is said to work against damping off and root rot. garden's alive sells it.
debi z

I've never tried it, but I'm a sucker for trying new stuff. Figure it can't hurt. I usually don't have a damping off problem. One time in all the years. Good seedling starter and moving air will generally keep it from happening. Good luck with it if you purchase it and let us know how it worked.

debi_z,

I'm sure that SoilGard™ Microbial Fungicide, is a very fine product and lives up to its name. I don't know how much is costs, but can assume that it is several $$'s.

Chamomille tea also prevents "damping off". It is a proven remedy and has been used for years. It is a fraction of the cost.

Root rot is due mainly to poorly draining soil. Add some Perlite or Vermiculite to loosen up the soil and it should no longer be a problem.

Debi_z :

They look pretty good today
I'm watering from the bottom. I never thought of doing that, "WET FEET"

I have a friend who owns a store, pet foods,garden & etc.
He's going to get some "Soilguard for me.

He didn't know too much about it. Can this be used outside?

Thank Ya,
Sandy

hi sandy,
yes you can use it right outside in your garden before you plant. it builds up the natural protection found in the soil, so that if there is too much rain, moisture it will work to prevent these diseases from happening. here is the website. you can read about it for yourself and i know they can describe it better than i.
http://www.gardensalive.com/item_display.asp? Garden's Alive sells it. ProductNumber=8962&PROG_NBR=5

last year i had damping off in 95% of my plants. of course it was too much water. i killed them with kindness as they say. so when i saw this i said, hey this might help me out if i do overwater. but now chamomile tea sounds good too. i don't think i'll need it outdoors since i have well draining soil, no clay here. but i can see wehere if you did this might be a god send.
good luck.
i also used there soap shield for plant disease, powdery mildew, black spot, rust and it worked fantastic.
debi z

Hi Debi:
Getting into the site now, I know that I'll have a problem down here because soil(bad) and living at the shore has it's many drawbacks.
I did buy the tea, just in case
Thanks for all the info. it is appreciated.
Just got the book "Plant Propogation" from the horticultural society. Waiting for Druce's book. that should do it.
A friend bought me a book in town on "Seed Starting" Have to stay off the comp.and start reading.
You know I'm from Mass.
"God's Country" Sandy

sandy,
sounds like your going to be busy. good for you. those books sound wonderful.
good reading
debi
what part of the state did you hail from?

Debi:
I was born in Worcester, Mass.
Lived in Marlboro. Worked in Framingham.
I use to know Springfield.
We use to go to Easthamton and ski Mt. Tom
Beautiful Country. You can't beat the winter scenery.
I have the books but, I'm sure I'll use Dave's more.
You're all a wealth of information.
Sandy

Hi Shirley:
I did buy some tea.
My friend can't get the soilgard for some reason.
I was in Hp this eve and went over their soil supply.
I did buy the right soil so, they tell me.
Drainage seems ok.
Believe it or not I did this!!!!!I put the tray ontop of my stove, warm there and put the gro-light up.

I am trying.
Thanks to all of you. I'll keep you posted.
When you see HELP it's me.
Sandy