Yuck! What is all over my cilantro?

[jes269]

A couple weeks ago bought a cilantro plant that had already sprouted and replanted it in a pot. There were really tiny spider-like bugs crawling on it, but I didn't consider it a concern. Last night, there was a heavy rain, and today there is this gross stuff all over it. I can't tell if it's some sort of web, a nest, a fungus, or something else. Does anyone recognize this? And what should I do about it?

[jes269]

I just zoomed in on one of the "nests" and I think I see a few small eggs or something.

[jes269]

I think it may be these:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_mite

[rainbowgardener]

The tiny spidery things probably were spider mites and they are a concern. But I doubt this stuff has anything to do with them. I'm thinking slime mold (a fungus).

[applestar]

Someone else posted about one just like it. It's been wet season for many of us....
https://helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewt ... 39&t=53604

[!potatoes!]

yeah, that's a mold, sprouting out of your potting soil. it may take a few leaves with it, but is probably mostly harmless.