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Try laying your seeds flat instead of pointing them point down in the soil.

4/7/2026 2:59:08 PM

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Gently, gently pull apart the ones that are stuck together (top-left of picture (pic)) and clean away the remaining crispy stuff on it, if any; Spritz with pure water the 'Helmet Heads' and consider 1. Rotating, like a volume knob, Like an OREO cookie!, cAreFuLly, the stuck-on seed coat on its axis once a few hourly spritzes have occurred - seeds need the wetness to facilitate the naturally-slippery green sheathing that has been provided. It'd be OK to gently grab the leaves opposite the seed case to begin any rotation - always use both hands; If there is not any 'twist-give', leave it alone but keep spritzing every few hours. 2. Same with the one that stopped growing - I think it's not growing because its leaf area is in the dark. Treat all of them as if $100 seeds, each, lol. 3. I would not deep-soak them again until like 2/3 of the peat pot is the dry peat pot color, but that's just my thought at the moment. 4. I would not allow them to sit in water. 5. I believe you'll need to remove the peat pots upon planting them out for real.
Very Good Luck! eric g (Not a Heavy Hitter, but OK at sprouting, lol) (^_^)

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4/7/2026 4:21:52 PM