Soil Turning Green from seed germination

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shanker34 Howell, MI Jan 30, 2009

I am new to planting and have planted the following in seperate seed trays (Burpee):

Petunia's
Imaptiens

I have them on a heat mat with flourescent lights. About 3/4 of the Impatiens came up and I took the plastic cover off. I am bottom watering and they seem to be doing OK.

However, now the soil is turning green. Is this bad? What should I do? I'm hoping the little plants won't die.

Thanks for any advice!

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joannabanana Calgary, AB(Zone 3a) Jan 30, 2009

Sounds like the algae problem...too wet and compressed soil. I had the happen last year with one tray of petunias. Let them dry out a bit and you could scrape the green stuff off, but once you transplant them, it will disappear

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Pagancat (Sheryl) Gainesboro, TN(Zone 6b) Jan 31, 2009

Yeah, I get it too - but once I repot the seedlings in larger pots it does go away, like j.nanner sez.... >smile<

Me, I just ignore it.

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shanker34 Howell, MI Jan 31, 2009

Thanks, I'm glad it isn't anything to worry about. Appreciate the advice.

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Pagancat (Sheryl) Gainesboro, TN(Zone 6b) Jan 31, 2009

Gladly!

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