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Hi everyone

My seeds are propagating nicely and I'm getting very excited to see lots of new shoots appearing every day (my turnip (swede) are doing very well, and my brussels sprouts, beetroot and sweetcorn are not too far behind!)

However, I have planted some of my seeds in these little peat pots ...



... and I notice the pots containing the tomato seeds, which I have covered with a plastic bag as per the propagation instructions, are starting to go a little bit mouldy. There is definite white "fluff" appearing round the edges of the pot

The pots, as I say, are covered, and are currently on a shelving unit in our conservatory. I planted them a week ago.

Any advice?

Peat pots and toilet rolls tend to do this. Increase ventilation and they should be OK.

Make sure you're not watering them too much. I use the toilet roll holders for sowing peas. Sometimes they go like yours but it does'nt seem to affect the plants.

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In the glory of the garden.

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[quote=bramble;209248]Make sure you're not watering them too much./QUOTE]

The instructions on my peat pots say that you're supposed to keep them damp to make it easier for the roots to penetrate through them, but this seemed to make mine mouldy too

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We sow the seed, nature grows the seed, we eat the seed.

Thanks everyone. I'll try and increase the ventilation a little bit and keep an eye on them. I've also moved them to a sunnier spot to see if that will help.

Thanks so much for the advice. I really appreciate it