Seed germinated but with slimy tap root

flogger

Active Member

• May 17, 2009

• #1

I found a seed and germinated it. I just looked at it and t has cracked but the tap toor is barely coming out of the crack in the seed. I noticed the white part coming out is real slimy/mushy.

Is there a reason why (ie. bad seed, old seed, too humid)?

Should I plant it now or wait?

Thanks for your help.

 

GoldenGanja13

Well-Known Member

• May 17, 2009

• #2

I would get it in the soil and see what happens. If you have others that are going in make sure you mark the ill looking one.

 

dano1985

Member

• May 17, 2009

• #3

yeah try it in some soil...it may take off.. the slimy part i have never seen or notice i gues but i ushally put them in moist towel and just let them sit for a few days...

 

Purplekrunchie

Well-Known Member

• May 17, 2009

• #4

Probobly too wet, I have seen non sprouting seeds get this way after being left in stale water, getting a slime all over the shell.

 

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sakhalchea

Active Member

• Jan 13, 2010

• #5

Too humid in your germination, i have that problem hella times cuz i didnt open a hole in the bag and no air goes in so it gets hot and humid and chokes the seeds to death while germinating

 

jawbrodt

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2010

• #6

Sounds like the paper(or whatever you used) was soaking wet, and it drowned and rotted. How long did it take to germinate? More than a week, I'm guessing? If that was the case, next time try squeezing the excess water out before you put the seeds in to germinate.

 

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sir rance alot

Active Member

• Jan 13, 2010

• #7

in all honesty, i have had the best success by just putting the seeds in moist potting soil about 3/4 inch deep.

just mist the soil with a good soak everyday making sure the soil never dries out. there is almost no chance to get it too wet.

i have a 99% success rate or real close to it. and you dont have to touch the embryo after the bean cracks. its done.