Forum home Plants
This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.

Fluffy White Fungus / Mildew Killing Seedlings

Nigel103Nigel103 Posts: 43
I have a fluffy white fungus / mildew growing on the surface of seedling compost that is killing some seedlings.

Can anyone recommend a spray or treatment to reduce this?

Thanks.

Posts

  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    The area where your seedlings are is too damp and humid which is what causes fungus.
    They're too young to be sprayed and it's not necessary.

    Allow more air around your seedlings and the fungus will vanish.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I agree with @Pete.8.
    Wet and humid conditions make it more likely, so don't water them until they really need it, and if you have a cover on them remove that too. Many people have this problem because they leave lids on too long after germination too.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sign In or Register to comment.