On Sun, 25 May 2003 19:05:29 +0100, Colin Malsingh
wrote:

I notice that when germinating many larger seeds, once the spout
emerges from the soil, the seed case often sticks to the leaves that
are trying to open. For example, French Beans which have quite a hard
seed case.

1. Plant seed deeper, then the shoot pushing through the soil is more
likely to free itself from the seed case.
2. Spray the stuck seed case with water several times to soften it.
You will damage the cotyledons if you cut or pull.

Pam in Bristol