"Kenni Judd" wrote in message .. .
As long as the sheath is dry, it's generally best to leave it alone. If it
looks at all wet or mushy, you may want to open it. If you decide to give
that a try, cut off the tip of the sheath so that you can get a fingernail
between the 2 sides and VERY GENTLY, being careful to keep equal pressure on
both sides, peel them apart. I've salvaged a number of buds that way, but
I've also broken off more than I care to remember ...

Good growing,

Thanks Kenni

It is dry, so I will leave it alone.

Thanks

Ted