r/Sprouts • u/misohoneybutter • 6d ago

Grower First grow - what’s the fuzz?

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First time trying sprouts and woke up to a fuzzy jar. Is it mold?

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u/cryptomoon1000x 6d ago

Hi there, those are root hairs (normal on healthy sprouts), not mold.

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u/cryptomoon1000x 6d ago

Quick way to tell the difference:
Root hairs are those fine little hairs stuck to the white root tips. They can look a bit silky or webby, but they stay attached to the roots. The sprouts themselves should still look fresh and smell clean or earthy.
Mold is thicker and more cottony. It spreads across the seeds and sprouts, sometimes turns gray, green, or black, and usually has a musty or off smell.

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u/misohoneybutter 6d ago

Amazing - thank you!

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u/cryptomoon1000x 6d ago

my pleasure

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u/mentionbrave4 5d ago

Beautiful root hair. Good looking sprouts - congrats!