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Originally Posted by NarnianGarden
This is the first time I am seeing some helmet heads in my starter trays... Does a helmet head mean the seeds were buried too deep or too shallow?
Since I have no heart to toss a seedling, I think I will just let them all grow and see how long they'll survive... I cannot imagine a seedling not becoming a plant and producing fruit - so contrary to its purpose, lol!
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Honestly, I think there is more than one factor to helmet heads. The older the seeds the more likely it is for me to see it.
You still need to get the seed coats off. Most often they don't grow through the coat. Dab saliva on the coat if you just have a couple. Let them sit for a couple minutes and gently hold the stem and give the seed coat a very gentle pull. do not tug on it. if it isn't coming off wait a minute and or dab some more saliva on it again.