If Seeds Pop While Soaking?!

[GDS StonerBoy]

Can the taproot of a seed be harmed if it pops while soaking? I usually let my seeds soak for like 12 hours but this time it was more like 16 hours, anyway 4 popped and im kinda wondering will they still thrive?

[evertking]

as soon as you see the tap root plant... leaving it in there could cause stressful, early root damage.

[GDS StonerBoy]

So in other words im probably screwed out of 4 seeds?!

[evertking]

Plant them and see how it goes.
I have had the same thing happen to me and i had no problems.. but my tap roots were just begining to come out.. maybe a little more then and 1/8 of an inch.

[elway07]

you are probably fine. Plant em now.

[Crazed]

i soaked some seeds one time and i ahd to go to work when i came back all of them were popped and the tap root was visible by about 1/8" on some of them ... i planted them outside and everyone of them sprouted and grew up to be some of the healthiest plants i have ever grown... just letting you know what my situation was... i personally think you will be ok just dont leave them in for too long after you see the tap root... hope this helps