When you’re growing, it’s natural that you’ll see some mold on top of the soil. This is not dangerous for you or the plants (it’s actually a sign of good growing conditions), but it’s not too nice to look at.

Watch this video or follow the steps below to remove it:

 

Step-by-step:

1. Remove the layer of mold carefully with a fork, your finger or any other tool:

This will stop the growth from continuing in most cases.

2. Remove dead plant material from the soil.
Mold thrives on dead plant material, so you should ensure it doesn’t stay there too long.

3. To reduce new growth, you can sprinkle a layer of cinnamon on top of the soil so that it covers the whole surface.