Slight fuzz on rooted clones, what to do?

[MrChemovar]

So I just checked 1 of my trays of clones and found some with a slightly white peach fuzz on the base of the cutting where they are inserted into the peat moss jiffy pellet plugs. Majority of which in the same tray does not, but considering that these are spores most likely the other clones have this as well. Should I scrap this tray or try to spray some H2o2 on it what do you think for the clones that don't have fuzz on them, gonna toss the others.

 

[Deadstill]

So I just checked 1 of my trays of clones and found some with a slightly white peach fuzz on the base of the cutting where they are inserted into the peat moss jiffy pellet plugs. Majority of which in the same tray does not, but considering that these are spores most likely the other clones have this as well. Should I scrap this tray or try to spray some H2o2 on it what do you think for the clones that don't have fuzz on them, gonna toss the others.

Personally I've never had to use peroxide for this problem, but I'm sure somebody has a water/peroxide ratio to suggest. All I do when I see this is start opening the dome for a while each day. You said they are rooted clones, so just wondering if they are rooted why arent they planted? If they have roots they shouldnt even need a dome anymore. I have heard of people using peroxide and just making things worse, so I would start by starving the fungi of moisture via removing the dome. As long as the effected clones arent bent over from rotting stems, just expose them to dry air and they should be fine, no need to scrap em unless they're THAT bad... Got any pics?

 

[jumpincactus]

A light white fuzz is ok . Dont toss em.

 

[jumpincactus]

but to be certain a close up pic in natural light would help to diagnose. This white deposit is called mycelium. It is a naturally occurring fungus whose job it is to breakdown organic material.

 

[Jimster]

Many times, as roots grow, they grow very very fine masses that look fuzzy, like white mild, along the root. It is probably what you are seeing but even a tiny bit of mold shouldn't cause too much of a problem. If you see the root discolor, turn brownish, or get slimy, then you DO have a issue that needs resolved ASAP. As long as the plant looks happy and the root is white, you are headed in the right direction.

 

[MrChemovar]

Appreciate everyones feedback! I did end up tossing some before I read this thread, opening up and provided more airflow and we're all peachy. Had a little freakout moment, don't like to do nothing when what I thought to be mold was present. Cleaning out the space for these babies to be transplanted and moved to, otherwise they woulda been planted already. Will be picking up H2o2 as a precautionary measure as well.

 

[Deadstill]

Appreciate everyones feedback! I did end up tossing some before I read this thread, opening up and provided more airflow and we're all peachy. Had a little freakout moment, don't like to do nothing when what I thought to be mold was present. Cleaning out the space for these babies to be transplanted and moved to, otherwise they woulda been planted already. Will be picking up H2o2 as a precautionary measure as well.

Mold isn't as hard to control as some people think. Just remember fungi requires moisture and time. I use charts similar to this one to help my indoor grows -

This will help you understand the environmental conditions mold needs to grow. You can use this information to periodically "dry out" your grow area, and delay growth (of mold). A good quality air filter will help reduce mold spores and pathogens, as well.

 

[roach]

Mold isn't as hard to control as some people think. Just remember fungi requires moisture and time. I use charts similar to this one to help my indoor grows -

This will help you understand the environmental conditions mold needs to grow. You can use this information to periodically "dry out" your grow area, and delay growth (of mold). A good quality air filter will help reduce mold spores and pathogens, as well.

I had no idea a chart like that existed, that is so helpful, thank you!

 

[MrChemovar]

Sweet, where did this chart come from? Appreciate it btw as well

 

[onextremebuzz]

Here I am 2 years later I have white fuzz on my peat pellets. I think there fine. I was just gonna peel the screen off and wash the dirt off the roots with water