Membrane stuck after seed shell pops off.

ThugPug

Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #1

Hey folks.Anyone here get this problem?Seems to happen alot lately for some reason where the seed shell falls off but the membrane sticks.Any tips other then waiting it out witch usually fails or the dreaded surgery I hate having to do.Keeping heat around 24C and RH around 70 to 75%.Thanks.

 

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xtsho

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #2

Take two pointed toothpicks. Use one to put in the crack to the side of the membrane and then take the other one and use the tip to catch the edge of the membrane and slide it off while using the other toothpick to hold the seedling in place. It's hard to explain so I hope that makes sense. I do it all the time.

 

ThugPug

Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #3

Ok great.Will give it a shot.Seems alot easier then the way I was doing it.Thanks.

 

weedstoner420

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #4

Has that water droplet been hanging on there for very long? Keeping it wet for a few hours should help soften it up and make it easier if you have to manually remove it

 

Antidote Man

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #5

yes, sometimes they need helps. i would use tweezers.

 

ThugPug

Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #6

I went to try the toothpick method and the membrane pretty much had removed itself within the last hour.Guess this Fat bastard strain didn't want me messing with her.Now hopefully the Chocolate thai will be so kind.Ha.

 

Herb & Suds

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #7

Usually plant seed to shallow is the cause
If they have to fight thru a quarter to half inch of soil it’s more likely to push it off and even fatten the stem at the same time

 

Jjgrow420

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #8

It'll come off itself. As stated earlier you can drop some water mixed with hydrogen peroxide and/or Epsom salt and it'll soften it.
Next time plant a bit deeper.

 

ThugPug

Member

• Nov 21, 2022

• #9

Thanks guys.I didn't go as deep as I have in past and more then likely that's what been causing it.Taproots were longer then I'm use to and was probably throwing me off as far as depth perception.