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Split stem on seedling

CountDoobie
CountDoobiestarted grow question 2h ago
I was checking my plants today, when I noticed that one of them has a stem that is burst open. I haven't handled the plant in any way. I only sprayed it wet every other day and it has a humidity dome on top. The plant is only one week old (6 days since emerging). The seed was pl
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GolliGrows
GolliGrowsanswered grow question 1h ago
Looks like a split hypocotyl, not classic damping-off. That can happen when seedlings grow fast in very humid conditions and the outer “skin” can’t keep up, or when the shell/cotyledons pull a bit awkwardly as they pop. As long as the stem is firm, not mushy, and not pinched at the soil line, the plant can usually heal and form a little “knuckle” there. My advice: Stop spraying the stem directly – keep the top layer just slightly moist, not wet. Take the dome sometimes / vent it more so it’s not constantly 100% RH. Add a very gentle breeze so the seedling can strengthen its stem. Optional: give it a tiny support (toothpick + loose tie) for a few days. If the split area turns brown and corky and the plant keeps growing, you’re fine. If it goes dark, slimy and the seedling flops over, that’s damping off – then there’s unfortunately not much you can do for this one. Good luck! 🙏
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The_Wanderer
The_Wandereranswered grow question 2h ago
Should be fine. Just let it grow like your hair.
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