I usually let them get as long as my index fingernail. I've tried planting them at different lengths, but nothing happens, they still stop. I felt like it was soil temperature problem, but adding heat didn't work either.
I germinated them for 2-3 days, my soil has no nutes, I don't smoke cigs, and I did touch them with my fingers unwashed, but would that matter over the span of 3-4 seeds? I mean my hands were in different levels of clean with each seed. I got my seeds from The Attitude, which by the way I must say I was disappointed because I found 2 of the seeds crushed when they came in. I'm not burying it, I'm barely putting it under the soil, it's not too deep at all I'm positive. I'm using 3 CFL's, 18/6. I do leave those on when I put the seed in. Should I turn them off?
The CFL's are 3x26W 6400K bulbs. I don't think it's a dryness problem, I put a dome over the pot on one of the seeds to hold moisture in, and still death. I haven't tested my water, although that could be the problem. My roommate uses our tap water, and his plant got pretty large. It's pretty confusing. These things just don't wanna grow.
dont close the dome on.. leave it a crack open so it can breath.. it will still collect moisture. use warm water and let it sit for 24hours with the lid off at room temp.. make a 4lt jug of it.. try this.. soak ur seed in water for 24hours first. in a cup fold ur paper towel and stuff it down to the bottom now wet it so the water is at level with the paper towel and place ur seed on top dont cover.. check every 4hours to make sure there is enough water.. wait till root is about 1/2 inch long then move her to your soil.. remember that moisture and warmth is still needed. try just 1 of the lights .. u dont need 3 of them just yet... what soil >? is it used soil from ur roommate? potting >? backyard ?
My soil isn't the best, I remember thinking that when I bought it, but my roomy has had a good plant or two grow with his soil. He actually had one sprout today. My temps weren't maintained at all at first, which kept it really cold. I added a heating pad to the bottom of my pot which helped make it warm, like a good feeling warm, but still nothing. Even the seed that stayed warm 24/7 wouldn't grow.
ok if youre using the same soil as your friend who had good results then it could be the cold temp killing the little guy before he gets a chance. i read that ph is not the most important thing at first although with its miracle grow you should know that that is not a good noob soil since it starts off very acidic (5.1ph if im not mistaken). I say now that you have a heating pad, water the soil LIGHTLY first, give half an hour (also should be half an hour under the heating mat) to sink in, and then take the germinated seeds (face up) and put them under a SPEC of dirt (and dont try to press down the soil or anything). Now, wait for 4-5 days before you do anything but spray the soil with a bit of ph6.5 water when its mostly dry.
I would disagree with that, I always use wet paper towels in a sealed baggy with an air bubble in a warm spot to germ then I very gently put the sprouts into peat pellets. Works every single time.