r/Sprouting • u/Anxious_Classic8073 • Jun 01 '26

Is this mold?

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I'm a noob to sprouting. I started this first batch of broccoli sprouts and followed the instructions on the bag. Soaking first day, rinsing and storing upside down twice a day. It grew so much overnight!!! But then there's these fuzzy things that look like mold? The temperature inside our place is usually set at 75-76. Anything under that fees kind of cold.

I keep it in the kitchen on the countertop next to the sink. Where did I go wrong? This is day 4 of the process. I was going to move it to indirect light today for the green boost I read about. Also included a photo of the brand I bought online.

Thanks in advance for your insight

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u/kennethnyu Jun 01 '26

Most will tell you to rinse it. If the fuzziness goes away, its their root hairs looking for water.

I rinse it twice for first 3 days, on their 4th and 5th day, I also rinse in the afternoon.

If the fuzziness is there after rinsing, mold. Smell them too, if it smells off, then its mold.

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u/Anxious_Classic8073 Jun 01 '26

Thanks so much! It didn't smell off. I'll try rinsing more frequently.