Cinnamon is used as a fungicide to treat damping off disease in plants by inhibiting the growth of fungi responsible for the disease. The antimicrobial properties of cinnamon are due to its essential oil, which contains compounds such as cinnamaldehyde and eugenol.
When cinnamon is applied to soil, it creates a protective barrier around the roots of the plant, preventing the fungi from infecting the seedlings. Additionally, cinnamon can also boost the plant’s own defense mechanisms, making it more resistant to disease.
To use cinnamon for damping off disease, simply sprinkle cinnamon powder on the soil surface around the seedlings or mix cinnamon into the soil before planting.
