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Im growing radish sprouts, but the roots are covered with fine white hair that looks like mould. Should I throw them out?

April 26, 2017Covered Fine growing hair looks mould radish roots sprouts white

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Im growing radish sprouts, but the roots are covered with fine white hair that looks like mould. Should I throw them out?

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Your radish sprouts are just fine. Radish and some other related plants will send out fine white root hairs searching for moisture if conditions are a little dry. Try watering a little more. If you see green or black fuzz though, discard that area with a good margin around it.