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White mould on peat pellets

12 years ago

I have about 12 peat pellets with some seeds in the and i can see small amounts of mould growing on top of the soil even on some that are just popping thourhg the soil im wondering if i transplant them outside now will the mold kill them or are they still ok?

Thanks,

J

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mandolls
12 years ago
When I have used peat pellets I have always gotten mold, usually green, but some white. I have never noticed that it affected the seedlings. You can scrape it off, or stir it in to make sure it doesn't turn into a solid coat that smothers the soil, but if you are planting them out soon I wouldn't worry about it.

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