Seed popped shell still on

BobbyLove

New Member
Hello All,

Long time reader first time posting. One seed popped up but the shell is still on should I try to remove it? Or will it come out on its own. Additionally, the top of the plant is bending toward the dirt and the stem seems to be twisting (like a corkscrew). I think the bending is due to the heat, well thanks in advance, here are the specs:
Strain - Indica/Sativa
# of Plants - 2
Grow Type - Soil
Grow Stage - just popped
Bucket Size - 1.5 gallon covered with saran wrap.
Lights - (4) 42 Watt (150 watt output) CFL 6500k & (4) 24 Watt (70 watt output) CFL 2400k. 16,000 lumens Max.
Nutrients - Super Thrive, GHydro when it veges.
Medium - 75% MG Organic .5-.5-.5 25% perlite.
PH - 6.5
Room Square Footage - DR60 15.6" x 15.6" x 4 ft.
Pests - None Known
Small fan (just put in)
 
Re: Seed popped shell still on...

I would leave it and let it fall off naturally.

Twisting can also just be from bad genes (or a stray cosmic ray) too...
 
Re: Seed popped shell still on...

they usually fall off on their own--nothing to worry about
 
Re: Seed popped shell still on...

Thanks Snowbender and wannabgreen, I did notice that some of the perlite on top of the soil is turning brown like they got burnt so I took out one of the 42 Watt 65k bulbs and will be putting back after the seed leaves start to show. I'm looking forward to being a part of the forums.
 
Re: Seed popped shell still on...

no prob.
its normal for perlite so soak up (sublimate) color from its surroundings. be it nutes or dirt.
 
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