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I wouldn't mess with the seed shell as it is way too easy to damage the growing shoots. It should fall off by itself when it is ready. If it doesn't fall off on it's own, it is probably a bad seed. Roots and plants will split rocks, so splitting the shell open is pretty easy once te head starts to swell. FWIW, I had some seeds stay like this for a few weeks and I pulled them out, but noticed a decent root developing. I replanted it and it soon caught up to the others. Prying the seed off, however, is dangerous. After 30+ years of growing, I still can't remove the seed shell without screwing something up... even when it looks like it came off successfully. I invariably got twisted or damaged leaves which took weeks to outgrow... if ever. It's your call, but I would just let it go. If it is going to grow, it will do so without needing the shell removed.Just carefully use a toothpick to remove the seed shells, they want light and air!
I remove them all the time with no issues but maybe I am luckyI wouldn't mess with the seed shell as it is way too easy to damage the growing shoots. It should fall off by itself when it is ready. If it doesn't fall off on it's own, it is probably a bad seed. Roots and plants will split rocks, so splitting the shell open is pretty easy once te head starts to swell. FWIW, I had some seeds stay like this for a few weeks and I pulled them out, but noticed a decent root developing. I replanted it and it soon caught up to the others. Prying the seed off, however, is dangerous. After 30+ years of growing, I still can't remove the seed shell without screwing something up... even when it looks like it came off successfully. I invariably got twisted or damaged leaves which took weeks to outgrow... if ever. It's your call, but I would just let it go. If it is going to grow, it will do so without needing the shell removed.
Yes, keep the shell moist it will help the seedling shed the shell.Hey agen , if you can stay on top of them , i would mist a lot . Like every few hours to keep them fresh , it looks like your medium is drying up fast , what is it ? Pouring water on them might cause furthur problems , if you can keep your eyes on them ,they should be fine..... i wouldnt mess with pulling the seed shell off , not now anyway ....
I've had to spray them with water & remove them few times too, 1 time I didnt plant deep enough, other few times the seeds were kinda runts but they are all fine. Made the mistake of leaving seed shell on once when it didnt come off by itself & seedling died. Id wait until its inch or so tall before doing that tho, they usually fall off before that with misting. Just my own personal experience thoI remove them all the time with no issues but maybe I am lucky
Yes, give the babies some sleep time. Led for 24 hours is pretty intense for the babies. There just little kids not baby gladiators! LolDarkness will cause them to stretch out, and I would recommend at least 4 hours of darkness. I think they will be OK, but sometimes they will stall after germination while they grow their roots... once thse are established the plant can grow with a better food supply. Patience is difficult, but unless thigs turn brown and are obviously dead, I'd keep them going. To me, the seeds look OK for this part of their lives. I often lightly cover newly planted seeds to keep the soil from drying out at the very top layer, but I'm only talking about a sprinkling of soil over the seedling. If it is already above ground, I'd let it go the way it is.
They even have promix at walmart now, it's not hp but I've got some to try out. Seedling has chance still if you take time with domeHey Agen , yea , also , i didnt know that the plants were in peat pots .....
Thats why they are drying up at an incredible rate ...
Going to think about that one for a min
Clear plastic cup dome with pin holes in it might not be a bad idea....
Like formally said...
Also , next time , get a small bag of promix to start seeds , it will be much easier....
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