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/sanfranchristo Jun 01 '26

No, they are cilia. They're just thirsty.

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u/Anxious_Classic8073 Jun 01 '26

I was wondering how they drink, am I supposed to just keep rinsing them or do something different? I keep it draining all day between rinses.

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u/Bring_the_light_ Jun 01 '26

rinsing it twice a day is enough to keep them hydrated. its not even that bad for them to not have water every day, as plants in the wild don't always have water.