Seeds crack, then rot (soft white stuff inside shell)?

[beefyomelette]

Hello all, i was just hoping someone might be able to explain what might be the problem while germinating?
Would it be too moist, or too warm?
thanks

 

[mobudda]

Probably too moist could be too warm also.

Have you tried the paper towel method ? Wring out a paper towel so it's not dripping, put seeds in it, fold it over, put them in a ziplock bag. I always blow into the bag, but that may or may not be a good idea and isn't necessary just part of my tradition. Anyway seal the bag up with some air in it and then check on it every 12 hours or so refreshing the air and spraying with a TINY burst of water IT the paper towel is getting dry. Unfold and check for sprouting seeds and VERY carefully pull them off the paper towel. In same cases the tap root will have grow through the paper towel (which is probably the main disadvantage of this method) and you will need to tear away a little paper towel or just be extra careful and the tap root will pull away from the paper towel. You could use scissors to cut away some paper towel as well as having some paper towel on the tap root won't hurt. Then drop them in soil or rockwool or coco or whatever you are using.

Then I put the bag someplace dark and not cold. A desk draw should work. I've seen people stuff the bag under a cushion and get decent enough germ rates. On top of something mildly warm like a refigerator is ok, but you don't want to take a chance with too much heat as that will kill them and room temp is good enough germ.

I supposed it could be your seeds suck too, but it's probably your seedlings not getting enough air because your medium is too wet.

 

[beefyomelette]

jiffy peat pellets

jiffy peat pellets

thanks, i thought i should mention this is happening with jiffy peat pellets.

 

[aasin527]

that white stuff would be the seeds endosperm. the seeds food supply. so lets figure out why your seeds won't complete germination. if you are using peat pellets resist the urge to pull the seed out to check on it. you are only damaging it. if you have any pics, that would be a good start. what variety are you growing? how old are the seeds? are you soaking them and then planting them?

 

[RetroGrow]

It could be that they are just not viable....

 

[CANNATOPIA]

Assuming you know what you are doing & knowing that most seeds pop right pretty easily with just a little moisture, I would place my bet on faulty beans.

 

[ibjamming]

Assuming you know what you are doing & knowing that most seeds pop right pretty easily with just a little moisture, I would place my bet on faulty beans.

I agree...some seeds are just fucked up! That's why the "good" breeders do test germination runs.

 

[ILoveit]

I had the exact same issue when trying to get them to sprout in rockwool, eventually I gave soil a go & it worked out alot better.

 

[Phedrosbenny]

Just wondering..........what kind of seeds are they?

 

[beefyomelette]

thanks again,................ ^^ various