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DukeKaboomstarted grow question 6y ago
Should I try and help them out by removing the shell, or just let them chillax and enjoy the humidity and light?
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Master_weedaanswered grow question 6y ago
Hello Do not touch the hull! Let nature do very light watering and cover your plant with a cup for three or four days that will make it a small greenhouse
To keep it with a humidity of 70 to 80%
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Grey_Wolfanswered grow question 6y ago
@Phisman I quite often get impatient and help remove the shell but only when It seems to be having trouble shedding it itself.
The seed casing acts like a hinge after germination and if it cant come away naturally you can intervene with a fine razor blade although you need to be ultra careful and dont try to force it off rather than gently open the shell and it should pop right off.
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