In my past grows I never would have thought that keeping my plants too short would be a problem, however I have a question on how to keep my leaves from contacting the soil and causing mold. As my seedlings branch out, the first leaves are folding down to allow for the branches. As they do this their tips are dragging on the soil. I thought the goal was to keep them short and bushy in a cabinet, and this is what I did, but I don't believe that leaves contacting the soil can be good for the plant. Should I just ignore it and wait for them to eventually fall, or is trimming these leaves at the tip a considerable option? I'm concerned that trimming them this young may cause stress and stunt the growth, but lack of airflow between the leaves and the soil could potentially cause a mold problem that I don't want to battle in such a confined space. I have really good airflow, and the soil does crust over before the lights kick off. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
laphter Reviewed by laphter on . Preventing mold in cabinet. In my past grows I never would have thought that keeping my plants too short would be a problem, however I have a question on how to keep my leaves from contacting the soil and causing mold. As my seedlings branch out, the first leaves are folding down to allow for the branches. As they do this their tips are dragging on the soil. I thought the goal was to keep them short and bushy in a cabinet, and this is what I did, but I don't believe that leaves contacting the soil can be good for the Rating: 5