Re: Delphinium

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• Subject: Re: Delphinium
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• Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 18:26:02 EST
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In a message dated 98-02-22 17:54:09 EST, you write:

<< Another question about my delphinium.  Now that some of the seeds have
germinated, I notice that the "shell" of the seed is stuck on top of the
seedling.  The seed "shell" seems like it would restrict the leaves from
appearing.  Should I just leave it alone?  How do the leaves ever break out?
  >>
I have encountered this problem again and again.  I generally leave the
seedling alone and it soon breaks free of its shell.  I have, in the past,
tried removing the shell and ended up harming the seedling.  It has been my
experience that a bigger, sturdier seedling that hasn't broken free of its
shell can withstand some gentle assistance from the gardener's steady hand.

Alaiyo Barnes
Zone 7a
Southern Maryland

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