I just noticed today that in a few spots the surface of the starting mix (Jiffy Mix) is starting to turn a nice healthy grass shade of green. I am assuming that it is some kind of algae.
Just curious if this is normal and if it is something to worry about?
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I wouldn't say it's exactly normal but I also wouldn't worry about it that much.
No doubt it's just environmental non-pathogenic fungi or it could be algae. Lots of folks who use peat pots find the same thing, as in growth on the outside of the pots and on the mix surface.
It does indicate that the area is very humid and/or the mix kept too wet. See if you can somehow correct that situation.
YoOu say the mix is Jiffy Mix but you haven't said what the Jiffy mix is in as in plastic cells, peat pots, etc.
Just scrape off the green growth if you can.
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