Some say it can, but I haven't had any problems. There was a thread about it recently. Planting them on their side is probably best. The seedlings usually use tropisms (such as gravitropism or phototropism) to orient themselves.
Oh, you opened the shell before planting them? I can see that happening then. I use to use a paper towel to open mine then plant.... I find it easier to just plant the seed and let it do it's thing.
Seed may have been planted upside down…
the flat part acts as a hinge and the sharper point opens and that’s where the tap root comes from. As it grows the stem comes up and brings the seed casing with it and uses the soil to shed the casing. Point should be sideways or pointed down, if it’s pointed up the root shoots up and then turns to go back down into the soil.
I started growing over 30 years ago, and I did not know this. How did I miss this vital piece of information?
Ok good to know. I just tossed them in the hole, covered and watered. Thanks
I don’t know - never had this problem like this before. I’m germinating some more so I can fill the tent. I grow in soil too and usually just do closeting what you described above. This is the biggest failure I’ve had germinating.don't you scare me. I just ordered there
might be too wet under that dome and in those plugs. Lack of air movement is also a problem with long dome hold.
I remove dome after not even 24h and let them fend for themselves in tent.
but then again I grow in soil so seedlings are introduced to gentle dry cycle in first week of life lol makes them spread their roots like crazy and they catch the ground fast
putting seeds upside down have nothing to do with it but it might when moisture is too high as leg will be longer and more prone to damp & less stable
Sorry.... wasn't trying to scare you but I purchased 4 different strains, single seeds. They sent one free for a total of 5 seeds. All of the seeds sprouted except the critical. Boke sprouted 4 out of 10 all critical. Human error can be a factor of course. And there could be an issue with the seeds themselves.don't you scare me. I just ordered there
I reported my issue to RQS, their customer service is good. A little slow but good. If you are having issues, make sure you find the seed you had issue with and photo it. They will require a photo of the seed.
Report your issue, if enough report the problem maybe there will look into it. Maybe not.
and that made me look in different places for light and resign from ionframe at all. Afterservice is important- even for small customers
I agree. Good customer service is key to success. I have had ok luck with mars hydro, they are responsive and 90% helpful
