diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/trays/tray_update_icons.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/trays/tray_update_icons.dm
index 0b3cf11231..afe78169b5 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/trays/tray_update_icons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/trays/tray_update_icons.dm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 			if(!seed.growth_stages)
 				seed.update_growth_stages()
 			if(!seed.growth_stages)
-				to_world("<span class='danger'>Seed type [seed.get_trait(TRAIT_PLANT_ICON)] cannot find a growth stage value.</span>")
+				log_debug("<span class='danger'>Seed type [seed.get_trait(TRAIT_PLANT_ICON)] cannot find a growth stage value.</span>")
 				return
 			var/overlay_stage = 1
 			if(age >= seed.get_trait(TRAIT_MATURATION))