germ troubles

[Elsweeto]

My seedlings are having trouble throwing off their carapace/shell and the die off without opening it any ideas?

 

[stonedar]

easiest answer is to plant slightly deeper

but if they come up with the shell still on and don't come off within 12hr or so I spray them with water to soften them up

 

[Classy@Home]

easiest answer is to plant slightly deeper

but if they come up with the shell still on and don't come off within 12hr or so I spray them with water to soften them up

If they still stick - I use a couple of toothpicks, and GENTLY try to pry the edges loose...

A little...

GENTLY...

 

[FreezerBoy]

Try planting seeds sideways or upside down. Forcing the sprout/shell to turn in the media will loosen the shell's grip more than if the sprout grows straight up.

I've used X-acto blades to peel shells off. Like Classy says... gently.

 

[Elsweeto]

Thank you all kindly gents.
How deep would you normally plant seeds?

 

[Classy@Home]

I usually go 1/4" to 3/8" deep on peat pellets - but that's just me.

Different medium - different people - different answers...

And you figgered out the rep thang just fine - I like to rep+, not required, but the thank you goes a looong way...

Good luck...

 

[Elsweeto]

Again thanks for the help folks

 

[Arthur Dent.]

soaking them in a Tot of water usually pops the seed and weakens the shell before I plant i always soak 24hrs, gets the taproot out quicker as well,

My 2 cents.

Namaste

 

[Elsweeto]

I always thought the answer was 42! seriously though thanks for your help Mr dent.

 

[Arthur Dent.]

It is 42 whats 6x7?

 

[mushhead]

It is 42 whats 6x7?

Actually;
"What do you get when you multiply six by nine?"

 

[Arthur Dent.]

Actually;
"What do you get when you multiply six by nine?"

54??????