Fuzzy "cobwebs" growing on soil?

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  1. StudentGardener

    StudentGardener Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello :)

    I'm here today to ask about my sweet peas. I planted them about 4 weeks ago in my heated propagator (to over winter), but moved them into the kitchen windowsill, as eventually they grew to tall for the propogator. I've noticed 2 things since they've been moved:

    • the leaves on every plant have wilted and then have gone back to normal after a day
    • where the seeds were in the soil there's what looks like cobwebs on the soil.
    I am personally more concerned about the "cobwebs" on the soil as I am not sure whether it is mold or mildew, I'm clueless :sofa:

    I'm not sure if the pots are too small, but to give you an idea they have 3-4 pairs of leaves (each plant) and they are in individual cells.

    Has the moisture from the propogator caused mold, or what? Help!! :please:
     
  2. Phil A

    Phil A Guest

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    Sounds like Damping off fungus. Usually occurs with seedlings indoors in the winter.

    You could try a copper based fungicide and you're right about the humidity, has the propogator got a vent?
     
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