Mould starting to form on the compost

[Naga]

Nearly a week has passed since I planted my chill seeds and I have noticed some white fury stuff forming on the compost, I have my seeds in trays and tubs which are covered with air holes in them, they are also sitting in the airing cupboard. Is there anything I can do?

[Novice Gardener]

It sounds to me that they are too damp, but I'm no expert so hopefully someone with greater knowledge will be along soon. Have you tried starting your seeds off on damp kitchen roll - once, they've germinated you can then pot them up or whatever the proper term is!!

[Capsid]

This is called damping off; it's a fungus and you should spray with Cheshunt compound.

[BrideXIII]

they may need more airflow as well, (seeing as you have them covered and in a warm place), to stop it forming

[FionaH]

So damping off is bad right? Cos Ive got mould on some of my stuff in the greenhouse. I dont always get enough air in there.
Should I be opening the doors more often ?

[Naga]

Is there anything I can treat it with as I wont be able to get any any Chestnut compound just yet.

[BrideXIII]

So damping off is bad right? Cos Ive got mould on some of my stuff in the greenhouse. I dont always get enough air in there.
Should I be opening the doors more often ?

well i think so, on days when you can. I get it a lot too, especially in propogators, so i do try to open the greenhouse for a bit if it's not too cold, not that it is heated mind you

[Two_Sheds]

Mould is caused by over-watering and insufficient airflow.
You don't need to buy Cheshunt Compound ~ just don't over-water in future, and get some air to your seeds. They shouldn't be steamy.

These ones have probably had it. I hate to say, but try sowing again after the shortest day. January would be good.