that 'deformity' is usually caused by a bit of hassle getting out of it's shell ... if it doesn't hurt the seedling, it is usually a good thing, as the difficulty strengthens the seedling ... TIP: don't use Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil with seedlings next time, it is too 'hot' ... don't panic, nothing you can do about it now, anyway, and it may be OK ... some strains tolerate that rich soil, better than others ... don't overwater, and do NOT fertilize for at least, 2 weeks ... lots of folks will now tell you that FFOF soil is not too hot .. they are wrong, it's just that some strains will tolerate it ... it's OK for plants past the seedling stage, but I think that soil is highly over-rated and over-priced, I quit using it a long time ago ... the un-opened seed MAY be opened with a pair of toothpicks and a steady, gentle hand ... risky, but you may lose the plant if it doesn't open, anyway ... good luck :thumbsup: