Tomato Plant Fungi?

I have an indoor tomato plant, artificial lighting and heat. So far my plants are still babies, only standing about 3 inches high, with few leaves. About a week ago I noticed some fungi growing - looks just like Mushrooms. I carefully dug them out, with the soil around it, so as not to disturb the tomato plants. The next day they were back. I keep pulling them out, and bought a Fungicide. They are still growing. How can I get rid of them? Are they harmful to the plant? If not harmful to the plant, are they harmful if I feed them to my family?

Thank you in advance for all your suggestions!!

Tomato Plant Fungi?
The fungus is in the soil. It shouldn't hurt your tomato plant. However: the fungicide may hurt your vary small tomato plant, and typically will not do anything to the mushrooms. The fungus is decomposting something in your soil, it will eventually die out. You will want to fertilizer your tomato plant with a fertilizer with numbers like 5-10-5 to make up for the lost nitrogen from the fungus. Do not use miracle grow it's way too high in nitrogen.



Do not eat them, they will make everyone sick.



Some tips on indoor plants:

Never use soil from you back yard, for the very reason you have asked this question.

Buy quality potting soil (not miracle grow).

Let the potting soil sit in the sun for a day or let it freeze for the first night- this is to kill off any fungus gnats or pathogens that might be living in the soil.

The best potting soil I have found has OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institution) on the bag.



Good luck with your plants.
Reply:plant it in the backyard, and give all ur friends the ripe tomatoes... but only when they're HUGE, cause i wouldnt give my friends little ripe tomatoes.
Reply:When you pull them out make sure you get the root. If they stay to long the hyphae will spread and you can't get them out. don't give them to your family and try replanting your tomatoe plant in new soil and pot. Hope i helped.
Reply:I have had mold on my plants, but not mushrooms. It was caused by overwatering. Most mold and mushrooms are from too much moisture. Allow for better drainage out the bottom. I hope it helps.



Ps. Dont forget to pull of the sucker leaves.
Reply:may be to much water try planting outside after frost in a sunny location try using miracle grow to stimulate growth good luck