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Old 03-17-2008, 12:01 AM
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What to use?

This week I will be receiving two flasks of a couple of hybrids I ordered from Ebay. I know fungus is a concern so I am in the search for a fungicide that will be 'ok' for the seedlings.

I have heard of Captan but I have seen much detail to know if it subtle enough for tender seedlings. Neem Oil based products seem too strong. I just have Oragnocide (Sesame Oil), or Cinnamon...or something homemade you guys may teach me.

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Old 03-17-2008, 12:21 AM
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When living in the US, I used Physan on seedlings.
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I think Physan would be the thing to use. I use it for all of my orchids when I do repotting. It's a great fungicide, algaecide and bacteriocide.
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Cool, I found it. Will a pint last me a while? I have 18-20 seedlings.

To prevent fungus even more would rockwool squares be any ood to use on the fresh seedlings?

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I ordered the Physan just now. Well, g'night everyone!
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