TERMINATED: Japanese White Dandelion (reboot)

2023-12-15: Day 10
Minimal progress. And, even with the AG nutrients, I'm getting what looks like a little seedling burn. 

Further, I think that these seeds would benefit by being higher up in the pod basket, as they seem to start out with leaves going out more to the sides than up. I don't think they like the TPU covers for that reason. But I also don't think they are going to be keen on ANY cover at this point, because they sit lower in the baskets than that. I believe the key with these would be to get the top of the sponge right up at the top of the basket level, and then maybe use AG sticker labels (or third party substitute). 

To be frank, I'm not keen on these seeds right now. Slow to germinate, slow progress, I'm planning to terminate and grow parsley instead. I have about 5-6 seeds left, maybe they can go in a pot outdoors early spring.

The whole reason for dandelions was I'd love to be able to make a specific green juice recipe that calls for parsley, cilantro, dandelion, and a bunch of other stuff (which I can get at the store). I figure if the chicory (Italian dandelion) garden gets going, then what I need more than these difficult plants is parsley. 

I still want to try dandelions again, but I think I'll go with a more standard variety.

I think we all are suckers for punishment with trying to get seeds and plants to grow.  I know I am LOL