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Green moss? #78589 May 8th, 2006 at 08:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Canada Rosepetal Member
Rosepetal Member Joined: Jan 2004 Canada	Hi All, Some of my seedling trays have a faint green color to the soil. I'm assuming this is moss. Is this bad for the seedlings, should I do something about it? What caused this?

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Re: Green moss? #78590 May 8th, 2006 at 09:50 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 East Coast Longy Member
Longy Member Joined: Sep 2004 East Coast	It's from the soil being constantly moist. Allow the surface to just dry out to the touch before watering again. Air circulation will also help as will a light covering on the soil with coarse sand or vermiculite. It shouldn't be a problem if the seedlings are gonna be planted out soon.

Re: Green moss? #78591 May 8th, 2006 at 10:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Canada Rosepetal Member
Rosepetal Member Joined: Jan 2004 Canada	Thanks Longy That's what I thought, we're usually planting out by May long weekend. It's mostly on my marigold's soil so I'm going to dry them out a bit.

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