algae and seedlings

[marnaudo]

hello,
I am a beginner and I am trying to grow sundews from seed for the first time. I guess I kept the mix too wet, and now some pots are starting to develop a film of green algae on top. Is it imperative to remove it? Of so, how do I remove it without losing the seeds right under it (if such a thing is possible)?
Thanks!
Marco

 

[Bob Beer]

Yeah sounds like things are too wet. Moist is good, sopping wet is not. The algae can easily smother your seeds.


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[hcarlton]

Any amount of moisture is enough to allow algae to grow, the issue is too high a nutrient level in the soil. At this point trying to remove the algae without losing seeds is a nearly lost cause, and to avoid this issue in the future thoroughly rinsing the soil components and perhaps putting a layer of sand on the surface will help.

 

[adnedarn]

Depending on what is growning, sometimes these may help: increase light, increase air movement, lower moisture/humidity level. Do you have a photo of it? We could try to point you in the right direction, if there is one.