Strange brown growth on seedling? in the Pests and Diseases forum

May 31, 2018 7:57 AM CST

New York

I am growing zinnia seedlings in compost soil and noticed a strange growth on one leaf. It has grown with the seedling as well. What could it be?

May 31, 2018 10:01 AM CST

Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)

Are you sure it isn't the seed still attached to the cotyledons (seed leaves)?

May 31, 2018 10:20 AM CST

New York

sooby said:

Are you sure it isn't the seed still attached to the cotyledons (seed leaves)?

Would the seed shell grow bigger though?

May 31, 2018 10:32 AM CST

Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)

It might appear to as the cotyledon growth changes its shape. I don't know what else it could be.

May 31, 2018 10:42 AM CST

New York

sooby said:It might appear to as the cotyledon growth changes its shape. I don't know what else it could be.

So you think it's just the shell of the seed? Thanks for your response

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Strange brown growth on seedling?