Cultivation pots can get moldy on the outside

Why do growing pots go mouldy?

Propagation pots become moldy if they longer time or consistently wet are. Cultivation pots made of organic material are particularly affected. For example pots made of coconut fibers or homemade alternatives newsprint or toilet paper rolls. Will the earth be poured what at the sowing essential for regular care, the absorbent inner wall absorbs part of the moisture. Larger amounts of water finally penetrate to the outer wall. Since mold spores are everywhere in the air, this humid environment causes them to spread quickly and across the board. Cover hoods can also be a problem if they are not aired regularly.

Does the mold damage the seedlings?

If the seeds haven't germinated yet, you're in luck, because the seed's contents are well protected by the shell. However, the mold must not spread further, because then it will too the potting soil will soon become mouldy. Seedlings rooted in moldy soil cannot develop healthily. That must be avoided. So act immediately as soon as you discover the first signs of mold.

What can I do to prevent mold on pot walls?

Make sure the Walls of the growing pots are dry again become.

• Pour excess water out of the bowl
• pause watering until the soil is almost dry
• Allow air to reach the sides of the pot
• Set the seed pots further apart
• field horsetail boil
• Spray pot and soil with cooled brew
• Remove the cover completely or at least temporarily

Tip

Plant growing pots made of organic material that are not moldy with the plant

If you can keep grow pots made from coir, cardboard and other organic material mold free, you should plant together with the plants. They are 100% biodegradable, even providing nutrients for the root ball after decomposition. In addition, you save your plant the so-called transplant stress.