Roots & watering
Cocopeat stays too wet
Start below the surface. A damp top alone does not tell you how much air and water the roots have. Look at drainage and irrigation together before changing the medium.
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Why is green algae growing on cocopeat?
Look for persistent surface moisture, light and nutrient exposure.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Algae at the surface does not by itself describe the health of deeper roots.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Inspect leaks and continuously wet spots
- Compare shaded and exposed surfaces
- Check drainage and seedling health
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Where is algae concentrated?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Below dripping emitters
Repair the delivery problem and monitor recurrence.
Across propagation trays
Review irrigation, airflow and hygiene together.
On benches and floors
Include the surrounding production area in sanitation.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Map the wet locations and correct their cause before the next crop.
Keep in mind
Do not dry the whole root zone severely just to remove surface algae.
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