Re: Seeds not germinating

I actually just pried open the pointed edge being careful not to damage the embryo tip. On a couple it looked like it was starting to form a root.

Brian
----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Edwards" <edwardsfam@earthlink.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Seeds not germinating


Brian:
Did you sand the edges? If not I'd do so quick, or even gently pry open the seed case so they have a chance to emerge...

Frank in Hudsonville

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian <landrevillebria1@qwest.net>
Sent: Apr 19, 2005 7:02 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Seeds not germinating

For some reason I can't seem to get my seeds to germinate. I soaked them
overnight, have them in seeding mix in 2 inch cell packs on a heating mat
under lights. 1 has come up, but I dug the others and they are swelled, but
nothing has come out yet. It has been 5 days, I don't want them to rot. The
seeds should be viable, they are not old and are from known pumpkins. Any
ideas on a next step?

Brian in Seattle

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