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Q.Is fuzz on soil harmful?

Zone 9b | Anonymous added on January 16, 2020 | Answered

I’ve noticed this fuzz growing on the starting mix of my peppers and was wondering if it will harm the plant

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on January 17, 2020

It can eventually kill the seedling if it isn't controlled. High humidity is usually the culprit. This article gives tips on how to stop the white fungus.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/preventing-white-fluffy-fungus-on-seed-starting-soil.htm

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