Guest guest Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hi Depending on what you are sprouting that fuzy white mould could be root structure??????????? Kirk moldy sprouts Hi all, Just trying to grow my second flat of greens (it's a mesclun mix). The first set didn't take - too humid, they got moldy - but this set sort of did. By " sort of " I mean that they've all sprouted up, but there's some fuzzy white mold at the base of some of the sprouts - it was STARTING to show on the roots of a few seeds, but before I threw them out all the rest sprouted. So the question is - do I have to chuck the whole batch, even though most aren't moldy? Are they all contaminated now, even though the mold appears to be just at the roots? Thanks for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hi, I had that occurrence too and then one of the sproutfolks here told me it was not mold, that those teeny tiny fuzzy white hairs that grew around the roots were actually roots and not mold. I get them every once in a while. I tend to smell them and if they do not smell bad, moldly like, I go ahead with the batch. Hope this helps. Growing sprouts is really an adventure! Diane frostyoranges wrote: >Hi all, > >Just trying to grow my second flat of greens (it's a mesclun mix). The >first set didn't take - too humid, they got moldy - but this set sort >of did. By " sort of " I mean that they've all sprouted up, but there's >some fuzzy white mold at the base of some of the sprouts - it was >STARTING to show on the roots of a few seeds, but before I threw them >out all the rest sprouted. > >So the question is - do I have to chuck the whole batch, even though >most aren't moldy? Are they all contaminated now, even though the mold >appears to be just at the roots? > >Thanks for your advice! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hi, That fuzz is indeed NOT mold, but rather root hairs. Root hairs are microscopic roots that are visible on some seed's roots (sprouts) - most commonly the brassica family (broccoli, radish, cabbage, mustard, etc., but also on others. You can learn a little more on our help page: http://www..com/help.html Happy Sprouting! Gil Sproutpeople > Hi all, > > Just trying to grow my second flat of greens (it's a mesclun mix). The > first set didn't take - too humid, they got moldy - but this set sort > of did. By " sort of " I mean that they've all sprouted up, but there's > some fuzzy white mold at the base of some of the sprouts - it was > STARTING to show on the roots of a few seeds, but before I threw them > out all the rest sprouted. > > So the question is - do I have to chuck the whole batch, even though > most aren't moldy? Are they all contaminated now, even though the mold > appears to be just at the roots? > > Thanks for your advice! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Fuzzy doesn't necessarily mean moldy. Black fuzzy means moldy. But not white fuzzy. Which color was your " fuzzy " ? If white, rinse, rinse, rinse and continue to sprout. -Sharon, NH Deut 11:14 He will put grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will have plenty to eat. moldy sprouts What would cause sprouts to go mouldy? I was sprouting some radish seeds for sandwhiches and this morning they were all fuzzy. What can I do to prevent that next time? -- Mrs. () Siemens Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no claim, only Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 To prevent moldy sprouts: better drainage, rinse more frequently, soak seeds in food grade hydrogen peroxide/ water solution before sprouting and can rinse with same. Also, tiny seeds don't need to soak for as long as big hulled seeds, for example brocolli shouldn't soak for more than an hour-2 before sprouting but sunflower seeds can go all night. Christa > > What would cause sprouts to go mouldy? I was sprouting some radish seeds for > sandwhiches and this morning they were all fuzzy. What can I do to prevent > that next time? > > -- > Mrs. () Siemens > > Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far > > no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no claim, > only Christ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 ARG!!!!! It was white fuzz, but I already threw it all out ( I guess I'll try again, they were sprouting so beautifully too ::wail:: On 12/4/05, Sharon son <sharon@...> wrote: > > Fuzzy doesn't necessarily mean moldy. Black fuzzy means moldy. But not > white fuzzy. Which color was your " fuzzy " ? If white, rinse, rinse, rinse > and continue to sprout. > -- Mrs. () Siemens Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no claim, only Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 I bet they weren't even moldy!!! Look closely next time, some seeds, including I think radishes, have very tiny roots coming from the main roots that are so small they look fuzzy. I'm pretty sure this was what you thought was mold. Better luck next time! - > > What would cause sprouts to go mouldy? I was sprouting some radish seeds for > sandwhiches and this morning they were all fuzzy. What can I do to prevent > that next time? > > -- > Mrs. () Siemens > > Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far > > no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no claim, > only Christ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Yep, white " fuzzy " stuff are a type of air-roots on some seeds/grains. The best thing to do with sprouts is get used to the " good " and " bad " smell of them. If sour smelling, and not growing well, they're possibly old, moldy, etc. If " fresh " , " sweet " , especially after a good rinse, they're " healthy " . It's all part of learning. I throw hydrogen peroxide in my first soak with all my sprouts. That way, I never see mold and they sprout much faster than without H202. Bummer on throwing them. Radish and broccoli are my favorite. -Sharon, NH Deut 11:14 He will put grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will have plenty to eat. Re: moldy sprouts ARG!!!!! It was white fuzz, but I already threw it all out ( I guess I'll try again, they were sprouting so beautifully too ::wail:: On 12/4/05, Sharon son <sharon@...> wrote: > > Fuzzy doesn't necessarily mean moldy. Black fuzzy means moldy. But not > white fuzzy. Which color was your " fuzzy " ? If white, rinse, rinse, rinse > and continue to sprout. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Oh well, I'll get another batch started tommorow, learning is always trial and error isn't it ) I hope they grow fast, I wanted daikon sprouts in my chicken, mayo and avacado sandwhich!!! On 12/4/05, Sharon son <sharon@...> wrote: > > Yep, white " fuzzy " stuff are a type of air-roots on some seeds/grains. > The > best thing to do with sprouts is get used to the " good " and " bad " smell of > them. If sour smelling, and not growing well, they're possibly old, > moldy, > etc. If " fresh " , " sweet " , especially after a good rinse, they're > " healthy " . It's all part of learning. I throw hydrogen peroxide in my > first soak with all my sprouts. That way, I never see mold and they > sprout > much faster than without H202. Bummer on throwing them. Radish and > broccoli are my favorite. -- Mrs. () Siemens Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no claim, only Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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