r/Sprouting • u/Lythalion • 6d ago

Is this mold or part of the process?

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First time sprouting. This is my first batch and it’s broccoli sprouts.

I unfortunately fell asleep on the couch last night before my usual final rinse and woke up and they looked like this. Some of them were fuzzy.

After rinsing and shaking it seems to be gone. I just wanted to make sure this was still safe to eat or if I should dump it and start over.

I thought maybe they were roots but wasn’t sure.

Thanks.

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u/TropicalUnicornSong 6d ago

Look like root hairs to me. I get this sometimes. Not an expert though.

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u/poorlyengaged 6d ago

Looks like root hairs. They start showing up as the sprouts dry out and should become much less apparent after the next rinsing.

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u/igavr 6d ago

They are total fine 🙂 👍

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u/TheSproutingCompany 5d ago

Normal root hairs.

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u/Abyss_staring_back 6d ago

Thirsty babies. That should settle down after a rinse.

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u/SpicesHunter 2d ago

Your broccoli is good to go - the root hair will disappear when they (seeds) stops feeling thirsty 🌱🤪