Regards,
Adrian Arnold.
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>Adrian,
>
> The "algea" is probably the beginning stage for a type of moss
>that seems to come up in everyone's pots. It can't be avoided
>easily. It will compete for the light and the seed may not be able
>to germinate if covered deeply. However, a little moss growing
>with seedlings seems to improve their vigor, probably by increasing
>the humidity around the stem and the adventitious roots...
>
>Dave Evans
>