Some mold in the soil is normal. The seedlings need more light though, they are etiolated
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These look pretty leggy. They are reaching for more light! Veggies seedlings need full blazing outdoor sun for proper growth. Some achieve this indoors with a powerful grow light 2-3″ above the plant. Either raise the lights or lower the plants as they grow to maintain the 2-3″ distance from the light until they are ready to transplant.
While the mold is not directly harmful to the plants, it is a sign the soil is staying too moist for too long. Introduce a fan to help. This will also strengthen the seedlings and prepare them for the outside.
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Some mold in the soil is normal. The seedlings need more light though, they are etiolated
These look pretty leggy. They are reaching for more light! Veggies seedlings need full blazing outdoor sun for proper growth. Some achieve this indoors with a powerful grow light 2-3″ above the plant. Either raise the lights or lower the plants as they grow to maintain the 2-3″ distance from the light until they are ready to transplant.
While the mold is not directly harmful to the plants, it is a sign the soil is staying too moist for too long. Introduce a fan to help. This will also strengthen the seedlings and prepare them for the outside.