Mouldy Seeds

[Erica]

Hello!

I got some coffee and tea seeds for Christmas. I have followed the instructions, which say to keep them moist and in a warm dark spot. I put them in my airing cupboard and kept them moist but the top of the soil has gone mouldy and I've just looked at the seeds and they have gone mouldy as well.
I have some more but I don't know if I should put them in the dark again or put them in the sun.
Any suggestions? I'm (obviously lol) fairly new at this!

[Nicos]

Says here sand etc for germinating- and pre soaking coffee beans

Growing Coffee Beans at Home

but this one says peaty!!!

Starting Plants from Seeds - C

so...not much help there!!!!


tea....

http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/scm-17.pdf


as you can tell- I've never grown them myself....sounds interesting though!!

[lynda66]

they go mouldy cos of not enough ventilation, i germinate my seeds on top of the boiler, and have found leaving them uncovered, and with the door slightly open, keeps them warm but they don't go mouldy.