Peppers 'n Onions Updates
It’s been a few weeks since I first started my onions and peppers and I’m going to be honest, I have not really been paying attention to the plant babies.
I know, I know.
I’m a terrible plarent (plant parent).
There’s no excuse.
Working and being tired don’t make plant neglect okay. Come arrest me.
I can’t expect plants to grow if I am not caring for them.
I GET IT!
Luckily, the few times I paid attention to them paid off. They are ACTUALLY sprouting!
Unfortunately, I have been noticing some fuzzy white stuff growing on the plant. Frantically, I did some research and landed on The Spruce and Home Guides. I discovered that the fuzzy white stuff is not deadly to the plants OR ME (phew!), and that they are nothing more than the harmless Saprophytic fungi.
Quick Plerding:
The Saprophytic fungi is the largest group of fungus. You can usually catch these guys on dead trees, plant and animal remains, and even fecal matter. If you have ever seen a gang of fruiting bodies on some decaying stuff during your next nature walk, CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve caught sight of some saprophytes. However when it comes to houseplants, these fungi would appear as the white fuzzy stuff on the seedlings. Though aesthetically displeasing, they are harmless. In fact, they are even helpful because they are indicators of overly wet and contaminated soil. How nice. Wow, looks like saprophytes are fun-guys after all.
You’ll learn to love my puns and lame jokes. If not, well, I guess this isn’t the environment for you.
Hehe… environment…? Get it? Because, you know, plants and stuff…?
Aside from the fungi, things are going pretty well with my plants. My peppers are sprouting and my onions have not died yet. I am really feeling like maybe the bulb onions need a bigger pot, but shamefully I’m being partially lazy and partially experimental keeping it in the little planter. The green onions seem to be okay, however in the past, I’ve seen them fare better in a jar of water. So if all else fails, that jar of water will be Plan B for growing these onions indoors.
Well, so far, so good. Hopefully I can be a good plarent to these little guys and they can grow into delicious additions into my garden. Even if I kill these ones at least they can always go into my compost and be nutrients for my next plants. See? Nothing will go to waste!
Wish me luck!
