Pythium/Fusarium is not the same as Cyanobacteria (slime-snot covered stems and ends) Find out how I learned what this is and what to do

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The slime is most likely Pythium.

The ins and outs of PYTHIUM

Pythium Pythium is a recurring problem for all horticulture and it has been of particular significance in the Hydroponic systems now used for the production of lettuce and tomatoes. From our observations, it seems to be an increasing problem and we hear the symptoms described quite regularly. If this is the case it may be due to the increased use of re-circulating systems or, more worryingly, to the emergence of stronger strains of the fungus which are more resistant to the normal prophylactics…