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Post by Shawn on Apr 30, 2021 10:58:05 GMT -5
"both seeds come up with the casings attached."
I didn't know what the seed casting was called until now. I have a tomato with one stuck right in the middle of the stem. I keep waiting for it to fall off (even flicked it a bit), but it seems to be surrounding the stem. It's two weeks old. Think that tomato seeding will die?
Put some drops of water on the casing to help it soften.
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Post by Quantum on Apr 30, 2021 14:24:04 GMT -5
elainev Try removing the seed pod (casing) with tweezers. Be gentle.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 30, 2021 14:37:16 GMT -5
elainev Try removing the seed pod (casing) with tweezers. Be gentle.
Yes, be careful if you try this. I did that and pulled the leaves with it  . That is why I soften them first  |
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 30, 2021 18:11:33 GMT -5
"both seeds come up with the casings attached."
I didn't know what the seed casting was called until now. I have a tomato with one stuck right in the middle of the stem. I keep waiting for it to fall off (even flicked it a bit), but it seems to be surrounding the stem. It's two weeks old. Think that tomato seeding will die?
I ignore them & they usually just fall off at some point. I'm afraid to try to help them along with anything more than a little misting of water. |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Apr 30, 2021 20:11:08 GMT -5
If it is useful, I made a thread a while back that offers explanations and solutions. |
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 30, 2021 20:37:20 GMT -5
If it is useful, I made a thread a while back that offers explanations and solutions. Thank you, ERR0R1755! That's very helpful. And, you know, I've only had issue with helmet head on my very first garden. Chives. And, for that garden, I did NOT pre-soak the pods. I wonder if that extra boost from the start made some kind of difference?  |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Apr 30, 2021 22:32:13 GMT -5
And, for that garden, I did NOT pre-soak the pods. I wonder if that extra boost from the start made some kind of difference? Seed coatings and pods do have something in common - just like how the pods are able to absorb water better if soaked completely, seeds are the same way  Aside from very, very tiny seeds - I always try to soak my seeds for 15 minutes before I put them in a pod. |
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Post by Shawn on May 16, 2021 9:26:49 GMT -5
Here are the plants as planted in the beginning .... Here they are now. Since the one was larger I wanted it in the back  You can see the striping on the leaves  |
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Post by campingcorgis on May 16, 2021 10:44:36 GMT -5
I can, indeed! Very pretty plants.
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Post by Sher on May 16, 2021 12:19:10 GMT -5
That striping is so cool!
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Post by Shawn on May 25, 2021 5:24:41 GMT -5
Here they are as of today. There are buds on both. mike, how do these look? Should I leave them alone?
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Post by Sher on May 25, 2021 12:17:34 GMT -5
They look vigorous and healthy!
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Post by mike on May 25, 2021 17:18:39 GMT -5
Yes, I'd leave them. They look good. I'd bring the light down to about 4-5 inches over the taller plant, though.
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Post by Shawn on May 26, 2021 6:58:12 GMT -5
Yes, I'd leave them. They look good. I'd bring the light down to about 4-5 inches over the taller plant, though.
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Post by Shawn on May 28, 2021 12:03:01 GMT -5
Both have grown some. The back left has a ton of buds and flowers. The front right are just starting to get buds. Closer look in the leaves of the back left  |
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Post by Sher on May 28, 2021 12:44:24 GMT -5
They are fascinating plants! And the flowers are beautiful.
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Post by campingcorgis on May 28, 2021 13:10:32 GMT -5
Wow! "Grown some"!! I'll say! Beautiful!  |
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Post by Shawn on May 30, 2021 9:29:45 GMT -5
I am loving the way the Candy Cane Reds are growing. Especially the leaves, they have stripes. I have to get a good picture of them, I have teeny peppers starting.
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Post by Shawn on Jun 1, 2021 12:04:28 GMT -5
I tried to find the pepper I saw but with all the stripes on leaves, flowers and buds it is hard. But I promise as soon as I see it I will get a picture
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Post by Sher on Jun 1, 2021 16:19:37 GMT -5
Looking forward to those pictures!
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. That is why I soften them first 
