FFOF "Webbing" when opened - Is this normal?

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parrajara

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Just opened a bag of Fox Farm Ocean Forest that I bought about 3 months ago - kept stored unopened in my closet. I notice this "web" looking patch on the surface of the soil, but it's not all across.

I'm new to growing, and just unsure if this is normal or if I should be concerned? I took a picture, not sure if it will help.

The webbing is all around the cluster of white dots, which could be part of the soil/fertilizer mix... or eggs? lol

Thanks in advance.
 

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Southside112

Southside112

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It's not normal or good. I believe my thrips issue lately was due to ffof soil. Looking to try another brand next run. To be fair I've had bugs in roots organic soil as well.
 
Kushash

Kushash

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Possibly saprophytic fungus from the bag being to moist.
If it is it will go away as the soil dries out. It can be scrapped off and should not cause any problems.
 
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parrajara

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BBQtoast said:
Squash the white balls, what are they like?
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Already transplanted them, so i just mixed the soil thoroughly but didn't remove anything... Hoping for the best at this point. I did look into what mycelium was, and it appears to be what I have. Also appears to be harmless for the most part.
Southside112 said:
It's not normal or good. I believe my thrips issue lately was due to ffof soil. Looking to try another brand next run. To be fair I've had bugs in roots organic soil as well.
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Damn, I'm a little late now since the transplant is done.. but hope it doesn't cause any issues for me.
Kushash said:
Possibly saprophytic fungus from the bag being to moist.
If it is it will go away as the soil dries out. It can be scrapped off and should not cause any problems.
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It looks more like mycelium, but either one should be fine as long as it does not appear on the surface - from what I've been reading.
HydroKid239 said:
Scoop out the fungus and bake the soil, if you feel it's harmful.
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I appreciate the suggestion, but tbh that's wayyyy too much work, and my gf would not approve lol! I would have just tossed it and get new soil if its an issue.. But I've already transplanted.
Dreminen169 said:
Fungai is good sign that your soil is alive and working however too much is not good
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Read that as well from multiple sources.... Hope that is the case for me. Didn't seem to be too much.
 
pulpoinspace

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"They are saprophytic fungi and bacteria. Those organisms decompose dead material like peat moss. They grow under low air circulation, low temteperature and high humidity. Probably, humidity is accumulating underneath the black plastic bag creating a favourable environment for those organisms.

They do not harm living organisms; they decompose dead materials. Therefore, do not worry about them.

You can remove and discard the affected area and it is safe to use for more plants.

In order to avoid this issue, you can cover the entire bale with a black plastic bag (tight).

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.

Regards,
JOSE CHEN LOPEZ "
 
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parrajara

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pulpoinspace said:
"They are saprophytic fungi and bacteria. Those organisms decompose dead material like peat moss. They grow under low air circulation, low temteperature and high humidity. Probably, humidity is accumulating underneath the black plastic bag creating a favourable environment for those organisms.

They do not harm living organisms; they decompose dead materials. Therefore, do not worry about them.

You can remove and discard the affected area and it is safe to use for more plants.

In order to avoid this issue, you can cover the entire bale with a black plastic bag (tight).

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.

Regards,
JOSE CHEN LOPEZ "
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Thank you for that detailed information. I appreciate it!
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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Sounds like the NC mix. My last ever purchase was full of mycelliium. It was fine. Or the bag I used. FF is now just about money. Not what it was. Fungus gnats in bags also. I wish you luck.
 
Beehive

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parrajara said:
You're telling me I have supersoil ? Hehe, I wish!
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I keep extra soil or coco as dry as I can get it for storage. Even then, fungus knats will still take a flaming dump in it. But storing dry keeps it in a form stasis. "Fresher and last longer"

Super soil, you age. Compost mixes and coco. Keep it dry when you're not using it.
 
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parrajara

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Beehive said:
I keep extra soil or coco as dry as I can get it for storage. Even then, fungus knats will still take a flaming dump in it. But storing dry keeps it in a form stasis. "Fresher".
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It's not possible for fungus knats to form in the soil if it's sealed - right? I didn't think they would originate from the medium itself, if it's completely unexposed to external environments (bugs).
 
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