echoskybound
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I've tried to make several batches of sprouts this week, but it's been so hot and humid that all of my sprouts are getting moldy withing a couple days. They're sprouting just fine, but within a day or two of sprouting, they get this white hairy mold on them. I've had to throw the last three batches out before they were ready.
Unfortunately my AC is on the fritz and I haven't been able to keep it super cool and dry. Would it help to sprout the seeds in a darker place? Should I refrigerate them while they're sprouting?
EDIT: I researched this a little bit and found that these small white hairs are likely "root hairs", which are small roots that the plant puts out when it's dry, and are mostly found on grain and raddish sprouts. However, I've been seeing them on almost all my sprouts, and I find it odd that the roots are putting out root hairs when the air is so humid. It sounds like these are safe, but I just want to be 100% sure that this isn't mold before I feed it to my bird. Any more experienced sprouters here know whether or not these are mold or root hairs?
Unfortunately my AC is on the fritz and I haven't been able to keep it super cool and dry. Would it help to sprout the seeds in a darker place? Should I refrigerate them while they're sprouting?
EDIT: I researched this a little bit and found that these small white hairs are likely "root hairs", which are small roots that the plant puts out when it's dry, and are mostly found on grain and raddish sprouts. However, I've been seeing them on almost all my sprouts, and I find it odd that the roots are putting out root hairs when the air is so humid. It sounds like these are safe, but I just want to be 100% sure that this isn't mold before I feed it to my bird. Any more experienced sprouters here know whether or not these are mold or root hairs?
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