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Bad soil?
infamous8803
started grow question 4y ago
I just picked up more soil today ffof. I see this when I open it. Is it still good?
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GrowCN
answered grow question 4y ago
I have had that as well. It happens with any "live" potting soil that is moist. It is a good sign and does no harm. Go ahead and use the soil.
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Chow_13
answered grow question 4y ago
That's a fungus breaking down the soil into useable nuturents for plants.
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DoctorGreenThumb
answered grow question 4y ago
What you want to see in your soil Beneficial fungus. Cheers!
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crimsonecho
answered grow question 4y ago
what? mycelium? its microbial activity.
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