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Title: seed question
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 10, 2004, 14:01:24

Why do some seedlings not want to drop the old seed cases, and should you remove it?  Some of my tom seedlings still have the case holding the 2 seed leaves together and the new 'true' leaves are struggling to come through and almost look distorted.   Thanks oh wise and wonderful ones.  ;D

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: Sparky on March 10, 2004, 14:04:51

Oh I think I read something about that on the tomato website someone recommended on the produce board the other day.  Will see if i can find it again!!

Sparky

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: tim on March 10, 2004, 17:19:20

Courgettes & cus are the worst for that. Right or wrong, I always ease the case off - if it seems willing! Otherwise, I'm sure nature wolud take it's course. = Tim

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: aquilegia on March 11, 2004, 09:26:00

Mine have been doing that too. I find they come off very easily with careful use of the finger nails - just pick them off - doesn't damage the plant.

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: Garden Manager on March 11, 2004, 10:00:45

I read/heard somewhere that this happens when the atmosphere is dry, and a more humid atmosphere will prevent the problem. Is theis true? If so i dont think my seeds know about it, since the atmosphere in my propagator is quite damp (having to wipe the cover down regularly to remove excess), yet many of the seed cases are staying resolutely on the leaves of the seedlings.

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: The gardener on March 11, 2004, 17:05:13

I keep a cheap pair of tweezers at the ready for such occasions, saves causing damage with my big finger and thumb.

Hold the seed leaves with one finger and thumb and pluck the seed casing off with the tweezers in the other hand.



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Title: Re:seed question
Post by: jethro on March 12, 2004, 12:44:51

If you spinkle a little bit of fine 'silica' sand over the top of the seed tray it pulls the seed case off when they grow through with it's abrasiveness (big word for me eh?)  ;D.

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: Fingle.... on March 12, 2004, 12:59:30

Pressing problems eh ??

Title: Re:seed question
Post by: jethro on March 12, 2004, 13:08:02

 Hi Fingle, Only with the extreme ironing   ;D ;)