Helmet Head Seedlings Need Help

Shell stuck on the cotyledons happens when seed is planted too shallow or the surface dries out, and the seedling can stall for days trying to shed it. Misting softens the casing enough to lift it away with tweezers once it has loosened properly. Techniques for freeing a stuck seedling without tearing the leaves are described on breederregularseeds.com . Pulling at a dry helmet takes the cotyledons with it more often than not.