Seed shell stuck in NECK of my seedling! (not helmet)

[AnonThink]

So my TD from Dutch Passion sprouted today and I saw the seed shell like this but didn't bother about it.
Later, the seed was still there and when I tried to gently pull it off it felt really hard (also this was the only seed in the bag that was reeally tiny, but mature), I tried to moist the shell with a drop of water (2 times with 2 hours between) but didn't do a thing. She can't raise her head and i'm scared it could harm her stem. Anyone has any idea ?

 

[Ribbzzy]

So my TD from Dutch Passion sprouted today and I saw the seed shell like this but didn't bother about it.
Later, the seed was still there and when I tried to gently pull it off it felt really hard (also this was the only seed in the bag that was reeally tiny, but mature), I tried to moist the shell with a drop of water (2 times with 2 hours between) but didn't do a thing. She can't raise her head and i'm scared it could harm her stem. Anyone has any idea ?

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Pull it off, gently. I'd use a pair of tweezers

 

[AnonThink]

Pull it off, gently. I'd use a pair of tweezers

The problem is, when I approach with the tweezers, I get really nervous and can't pick both sides of the shell, also it has a skin that is sticking it to the stem.

 

[Kels59]

Keep moistening it periodically (like every 10-15 minutes) using an eye dropper right on the seed hull (maybe 2-3 drops). Then gently use tweezers or a needle or pin to lift it off. If it's still not coming off easily, go back to moistening every few minutes then try again. I've successfully used this method with seed hulls and with just the membrane. Or, you can wait and see if she pushes out of it on her own.

 

[Ribbzzy]

The problem is, when I approach with the tweezers, I get really nervous and can't pick both sides of the shell, also it has a skin that is sticking it to the stem.

that's the membrain that sits inbetween the coltydon and the inside of the shell. Give it a tug, or get in there with your fingers. It should come free. And next time, plant the seed a little deeper, the soil will remove the shell as the seedling emerges.
Good luck mate!

 

[AnonThink]

Keep moistening it periodically (like every 10-15 minutes) using an eye dropper right on the seed hull (maybe 2-3 drops). Then gently use tweezers or a needle or pin to lift it off. If it's still not coming off easily, go back to moistening every few minutes then try again. I've successfully used this method with seed hulls and with just the membrane. Or, you can wait and see if she pushes out of it on her own.

Look, one cotyledon is now making it even more difficult. Ill try and moist things up, but again its really stuck. Fingers didnt work, toothpick neither.

 

[AnonThink]

that's the membrain that sits inbetween the coltydon and the inside of the shell. Give it a tug, or get in there with your fingers. It should come free. And next time, plant the seed a little deeper, the soil will remove the shell as the seedling emerges.
Good luck mate!

I've planted this not too deep because before I lost one because of that, so am I super unlucky or is nature trying to screw me?

 

[Ribbzzy]

I've planted this not too deep because before I lost one because of that, so am I super unlucky or is nature trying to screw me?

I wouldn't worry to much, it'll pop off eventually, or keep at it, and you'll get it off. But my advice, whatever depth you planted at this time, add another half centimeter. When she pops her head, the shell will be left behind.

 

[AnonThink]

I wouldn't worry to much, it'll pop off eventually, or keep at it, and you'll get it off. But my advice, whatever depth you planted at this time, add another half centimeter. When she pops her head, the shell will be left behind.

Yeah I need to find the middle spot. But damn didn't know I would have so many troubles with sprouts man. Im paranoid because of 7 TD I bought, all sprouted with problems. 3 were too deep, I fixed them but they damped off 2 days later. 1 showed tap root but never sprouted when I planted her. Tried my last 3 seeds, one was really stunted at first, but now is thriving. And this happens now.

 

[Rev. Green Genes]

gently put drops of water on it so that the surface tension holds a drop to the seed coat. let it sit for minute, if it still wont open or pull off, wet it again.

It looks awesome! I love that close up.