thirdcoasttx Aug 4, 2013 #1 It appears to me that one of my takonotsume has sprouted upside down. Its about an inch long and has what appears to be the seed at the top should I attemp to turn it over?
It appears to me that one of my takonotsume has sprouted upside down. Its about an inch long and has what appears to be the seed at the top should I attemp to turn it over?
PepperDaddler Aug 4, 2013 #4 Sounds like helmet head. It will be fine, I would not try to take the seed coat off unless you take the risk of losing the plant.
Sounds like helmet head. It will be fine, I would not try to take the seed coat off unless you take the risk of losing the plant.
georgej Aug 4, 2013 #5 that's normal. keep putting a drop of water on the seed head to keep it soft. it should eventually work itself out
that's normal. keep putting a drop of water on the seed head to keep it soft. it should eventually work itself out
SL3 Aug 4, 2013 #6 Hurry, pull it out and turn it right side up before it's to late!!!  Don't listen to me, the guys above me know what they'er saying.
Hurry, pull it out and turn it right side up before it's to late!!!  Don't listen to me, the guys above me know what they'er saying.
Johnaton Aug 4, 2013 #7 Keep it moist and if it doesn't fix itself just discard it, means it's a sucker anyway! :-)
Justaguy Aug 6, 2013 #8 Had you pulled it you would have seen the roots on the other end. "Helmet head" happens.