After the paper towel ?

[Jackson13]

When I take the seeds from the paper towel after they sprouted. Do I bury them or them or do i put the tail under ground with the casing facing the light?

 

[jcw10tc]

Bury them. Its best to have the tail facing up but under surface of soil. If you leave the seed out facing the light more likely to have a helmet head that will require surgery.

 

[sirex]

I put them with the " tail" or root facing down.

 

[juanitos]

if seed casing is still on bury them with root pointing down.
 
if they are sprouted leave the cotys above the soil.

 

[Jackson13]

Thanks will give it a try.

 

[Ring-of-Fire]

I notice you mentioned helmet head, I am guessing that is a seedling that has the seed stuck on its head? Can you explain the "surgery" you speak of? I've got 2 plants like this and thought maybe they'd correct on their own, but its been a while.
 
Thanks
Chris

 

[sirex]

I notice you mentioned helmet head, I am guessing that is a seedling that has the seed stuck on its head? Can you explain the "surgery" you speak of? I've got 2 plants like this and thought maybe they'd correct on their own, but its been a while.
 
Thanks
Chris

I have had a couple of those and what I did was to very gently pry the seed casing off so as not to rip or tear or damage the cotyledons.

 

[twilliams386]

I have had a couple of those and what I did was to very gently pry the seed casing off so as not to rip or tear or damage the cotyledons.

Exactly. I used an eye dropper to get the casing a little moist, then with tweezers I squeeze the top and bottom of the shell while gently sliding back. It makes it easier if the cotys are slightly showing, as if they're close to removing it themselves. If gripping top and bottom are too hard, pinch the seam furthest out and gently pull

 

[Ring-of-Fire]

Okay, sounds simple enough. I'll work on them tomorrow. Thanks