So I have 2 questions:ġ) Am I correct to repot these babies into new soil and containers to prevent harm from mold?Ģ) What soil is recommended for tiny seedlings like this? I have the soil mixture I often see recommended for bonsai (Akadama/Lava/Pumice), but perhaps that would be too rough for seedlings? I can also plant them in coco coir again, or general potting mix. The weather in Seattle has just become nice enough for me to start transitioning these seedlings to outdoor life, and if repotting them into healthier soil is recommended I thought now would be the time to do it. I'm under the impression that you normally wouldn't want to repot trees as young as this (2-4 months), but I'm worried about the mold harming the seedlings. Be aware that these solutions are not guaranteed, so you may end up repotting your plant due to mold on its soil. You can also try to drill holes into the pot, but clay or ceramic pieces may shatter. Now I have around 6 organic pots of little baby trees growing out of coco coir, but I'm seeing bits of mold appearing on the containers or the soil itself. Green mold doesn’t directly harm seedlings, but it may cause problems when it competes with plants for space, nutrients, and water. One common solution is to add landscape rocks beneath the potting soil so that water has a place to pool. Many of the seeds I planted either failed to germinate, others I dug up after months of not seeing any growth and found the seeds had sprouted but succumbed to mold that was not visible on the surface. They all have sprouted except for one little pod in a corner.Hello! I have been growing a variety of seedlings from kits I received at Xmas. Today is day 3 and I peeled the cover off. Thank you so much for reaching out to us! We typically recommend peeling off the top paper layer between 4-6 days! So as long as your quilt was fully germinated then you should be good! :) Super excited for you to harvest! If you ever need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at /help! Happy Growing! :) Brittany Hamama July 28, 2021 Not only does soggy soil drown and rot the roots of a plant, it also serves as an open invitation for mold to move in. Very helpful! Stephanie Smith January 14, 2022 It’s not mold and my seeds are happy and healthy! So glad to know! Thanks for posting about the white fuzz and difference with mold. I’m so glad I searched about the WHITE FUZZ on my Daikon Radish Seeds. I’am on day 21 and i only have one sprout. The newly grown roots from the avocado seedling may get covered in tiny white fungal growth. It usually appears when theres been too much rain or when the seeds have been watered heavily for too long. In the meantime, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates, tips, and virtual growing support: Brittany Hamama March 4, 2022 On avocado seedlings, white mold can appear as a white or gray fuzzy coating on the surface of the seed, roots, and stems. Excess moisture or nutrients create conditions that promote damping-off. Our Grow Coaches and Customer Happiness Team Members are always here for you! Cause: If a batch of otherwise healthy seedlings fall over and wither seemingly overnight, they are likely victims of damping-off, a fungal disease that attacks stems at the soil surface and is usually deadly. Thank you for reaching out to us! So sorry for your growing pains! Please reach out to us for support at /help (sending a picture helps us a lot!). Top Photo below: Hamama Seed Quilt with the coconut fiber underneath.īottom Photo below: Our Grow Tray with the ribs in the middle to help wisk up water properly to the seed quilt. Lastly - placing your grow tray near houseplants or fruit baskets can increase risk of mold or plant disease, so if you do really want to grow near other plants - do some testing and be aware that if problems do arise, you may want to find a more isolated spot for your microgreens. And that’s how Seed Quilts are designed to avoid water-logging! The cool thing is that - even with this air gap - the roots and coconut fiber mat are still gradually wicking water up to the seeds. The water level will drop below the fill line and eventually below the level of the coconut fiber mat, which allows the roots to access more oxygen. When you place the Seed Quilt in the grow tray and press down on it so it can absorb water, it allows the seeds to absorb water and stay moist, but without becoming water-logged. Hamama Seed Quilts are designed with air flow in mind - the most important factor to consider when it comes to preventing mold! You can thank the porous coconut fiber grow mat part of the Seed Quilt for this great airflow.Īnother important factor is ensuring there is no over-watering. How Hamama Seed Quilts help prevent mold so you don’t have to worry!: Look closely at the roots - are the white fuzzy stems all growing directly off the main root? In that case, it’s happy, healthy root hairs! In contrast, mold has a more spider web-like, random form. Recognizing the Difference Between Roots and Mold
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