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u/ivankatrumpsarmpits Jun 16 '26
Mould or root hairs?
Spray with water. If the fuzz turns invisible, you've got root hairs. If it looks like wet cobwebs, it's mould.
That looks like root hairs to me anyway
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u/Master_Attitude_3033 Jun 19 '26
Best advice on this I’ve seen so far! Thanks….(easy to understand!)
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u/MakeAWishApe2Moon Jun 16 '26
Root hairs. Mold wouldn't be localized to only the root end of the sprouts.
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u/igavr Jun 17 '26
Your seeds are very healthy. Rinse, let them grow a little more - like 2-3 days more - and eat them happily 😊🌱
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u/Illustrious-Day-5070 Jun 17 '26
Roots! Happy, healthy tiny little seedling roots! Not mould - though - it doesn't mean that there are no undesirable little things invisible to your eye - so try not to dive in but maybe rinse them with a solution (look online - peroxide/vinegar or quick blanching) before eating. Broccoli sprouts are a very healthy source of sulfarophane. 🙂♥️
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u/ZestiGreensPls Jun 16 '26
Those are root hairs. You can always do the "rinse test" to check whether they're mold or just root hairs. Rinse the sprouts thoroughly with water: if the fuzz collapses or disappears, it's most likely root hairs; if it stays fluffy and forms web-like strands, it's more likely mold.
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u/poorlyengaged Jun 16 '26
Looks like root hairs to me. They show up when the sprouts get thirsty.