Hi guys

I had 40 seeds germinating in cotton pads placed inside a styrofoam box covered with a black plastic bag since it was close to grow lights.

While my friend was cleaning the tent he removed the plastic bag and light penetrated through stryofoam for 2 days until I came back and realised it.

Under normal circumstances I have %95 of my seeds popped within 36 hours.

This time, out of 40, I only have 13 popped which is not normal.

I know total darkness is required for seeds to germinate.

I believe light penetration decreased my germination success.

What do you think about this? May light affect germination rate this much?

Thanks for help and happy growing