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White mold/mildew growing on soil?

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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62990
Hey everyone, first time attempting to grow bonsai. I planted my seeds about 10/11 days ago, but recently i've noticed more and more white cotton-looking mold(?) growing on the soil. Would anyone know anything about this and if its bad for the seeds?
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Replied by Lil Lupe on topic White mold/mildew growing on soil?

Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62995
Looks like mycorrhizal fungi to me.

If I open any bag of potting compost I have in the shed, I'm likely to find some sort of mould / fungi growing in it. Lots of evidence to show that this is actually beneficial for plant growth.

That being said, it is a sign that the airflow around your pots is probably not sufficient.

Where are these pots currently sited?
Is it spring where you live?
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Replied by Clicio on topic White mold/mildew growing on soil?

Posted 3 years 6 months ago #63000
They need more air flowing among them.
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Posted 3 years 6 months ago #63002
i often get that type of mold when the soil is moist all the time and i dont have airflow.

you should let the top layer of soil dry a little before you water :) dont let it dry too much tho :P
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Posted 3 years 6 months ago #63014
The pots are currently in a basket provided by the company, garden republic. If I took the pots out of the box and kept them on a sheet would that improve the fungi? And no, it's fall.
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Posted 3 years 6 months ago #63015
Completely wrong moment to start from seed.
Sow in spring, after a cold period for the seeds, and keep them outside where they belong.
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