Re: [CH] arrivals

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Emile & Dewi wrote:

>>snip<< One of the problems I have with seedlings is that when they emerge
> the hard shell of the seed sufficates the leaves and won't come off.  I
> tried to gently crack the shells but ended up hurting the leaves and caused
> them to rot.  Any tips? <

I've had pretty good results applying a drop of water to the shell,
repeating as necessary to keep it moist.  Then the seed leaves can
force the softened shell open.

Hobby Farmer

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