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title: "I started so herbs indoors in february and only the more thick leaved…"
description: "I started so herbs indoors in february and only the more thick leaved ones lasted (basil, rosemary, peppers) but my sage cilantro and dill all died because…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/qSu6LgNaQ4e8ffM4ExXj9g"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Macie"
published: "2024-03-20T14:54:57.780191Z"
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# I started so herbs indoors in february and only the more thick leaved…

_Posted by Macie on 2024-03-20_

I started so herbs indoors in february and only the more thick leaved ones lasted (basil, rosemary, peppers) but my sage cilantro and dill all died because anytime i watered them they would get stuck to the dirt and would mold. should i have just misted them? i want to re start them because i still have seeds but i dont want to kill them.

## 4 comments

### Trevor commented on 2024-03-20

It's called damping off disease. Copper sulphate apparently will help with any fungal infections. I've never tried it though

### MiaPia commented on 2024-03-23

Maybe try bottom watering. You could also add a small fan on low to help evaporate excess water and help strengthen the stems.

### Kayla commented on 2024-03-24

I try to Aerate the soil often, usually leave a chopstick in there and when I pass by I just stir the soil around. Bottom watering will help as well

### Macie commented on 2024-03-24

thank you everyone i appreciate all the help!!

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