Callisto in NC
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There is a white layer on the top of my chives soil. What could it be? It looks like mold but how did it get there if that's what it is?
Mold on soil?
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GB
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I think your chives have dandruff.
OP
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Callisto in NC
Washing Up
Well I'll bust out the Head and Shoulders.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
It does sound like mold. It could have come in on your potting mix. Check this site for more info: White mold on soil - UBC Botanical Garden Forums
auntdot
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Of course it is a mold, a fungus.
Would not worry about it. Generally is a sign of over watering.
Would not worry about it. Generally is a sign of over watering.
Constance
Master Chef
Scrape it off and loosen the soil with a fork to aeriate, then water less.
sparrowgrass
Head Chef
Put the pot where it can get some ventilation, too. A little breeze blowing on the plant will dry the mold out, and make the plant stronger to boot.
Loprraine
Executive Chef
We call it winter mold, or winter rot. It happens to my lawn. Once raked off, it should be fine. That UBC site is great, Ive been using it for years!
Constance
Master Chef
Right on, Sparrowgrass! I should have mentioned that. Ventilation is very important.
OP
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Callisto in NC
Washing Up
I ventilated when I could but we are back to a cold snap again so I'm stuck with indoor air. Yuck to say the least.
sparrowgrass
Head Chef
Just turn a fan on it. I have a little fan in my sunroom blowing on my tomato seedlings, and I run the ceiling fan, when I can remember to turn it on.
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