put the 'popped' seeds directly into your soil from now on (once it emerges from the shell, it is very susceptible to 'damp-off' from being too wet, too long) ... it is not a good idea to let the taproot extend more than 1/8" or so, from the shell ... I know some growers will let that taproot grow much longer, but they are asking for trouble ... the taproot is very fragile, and doesn't like light, either ... they do like to be warm while germinating, but 80-85 degrees F, is warm enough, more is too hot ... :smokin: