never mind Lilylady, I am mentally prepared for eventual failure
I'm testing out some natural fungicides like cinnamon and garlic powder, also neem oil. I don't want to use chemicals. I started mixing it into the potting soil of the seedlings and sprinkle more cinnamon powder on the top soil. Who knows if it might work, one can only try!
Yes, it sounds plausible that the infection is not in the seed itself but carried by it, Bob!
Thanks for the link, I had already read a lot about it but hadn't come upon that one yet, very informative!