seeds Germination - Root Fungus (?)

Ares Schizas · Mar 11, 2018

I grow back-up seeds in Zip-Lock Bags. The first roots started to pop out. In most of the popped seeds, I noticed little "hair" around the roots, that look like a fungal growth.

Now, I do know that I can get a 0,3% Peroxide Solution and make a 0,03% peroxide solution. The problem is that the Peroxide brands available from the local Drug Stores have other manure added in them, like oils and stuff. Will these solutions work or I need pure 0,3% Peroxide and Water solution?

Any other things that I can use?

MNXR250R · Mar 11, 2018

Those little "hair(s)" are most likely (absolutely) part of the root. Skip all that peroxide stuff and plop those little babies in soil ! Hooo Rah !!!

Happy Growing !

Jeff

Crispee-FL · Mar 11, 2018

Yes part of root structures

Sizzle Lips · Mar 12, 2018

A little fuzz on your root won't hurt

Ares Schizas · Mar 12, 2018

I don't know. Most roots have them, but some roots don't. They seem to originate from the root but there is definitely a fungus species that looks like this.

MNXR250R, should I not wait until the stem and the cotyledons are developed before planting them?

Here are some pictures of the seeds:

Jalapeno

Cayenne

AndyW · Mar 12, 2018

This is normal and you want them planted before you see cotyledons. I throw them in as soon as I see the root peek out.

MNXR250R · Mar 12, 2018

Agreed. Once they sprout, move them to soil or whatever media you plan to use.

Nice pics !!

Happy Growing,

Jeff

Ares Schizas · Mar 13, 2018

Thank you all! <3 I will plant them as soon as possible!

Walchit · Mar 14, 2018

If it's fungus then it's mycorrhizae. I would say those are healthy roots. You could leave it till the cotys pop too, I don't think it really matters

Ares Schizas · Mar 15, 2018

Walchit said:
If it's fungus then it's mycorrhizae. I would say those are healthy roots. You could leave it till the cotys pop too, I don't think it really matters

I seems that you and everyone else who said the same were correct!