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Brenda, here are some preventive measures that can probably also be used now as remedial measures:
-I have found that chicken grit sprinkled on top does a lot to retard fungus (and damp-off.) Others use perlite, but I found it doesn't work for me.
-Also, I have used (but can't tell you how successful it is) a 16:1 mix of water to hydrogen peroxide if I have to water from the top.
-Chamomile tea is also has anti-fungal ingredients.
- I try to bottom water everything, and only water from the top if I've let a flat get too dry, and need to lightly moisten in so it will wick up water from the bottom.
-Try running an oscillating fan aimed over (not at) the seedlings to keep air moving.
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