Welcome! I can answer your questions very quickly.

For one, you say sprouts, so I'm guessing you either just plant the seed, or germinate it first, then plant, right? If so, the first thing is, seed do not need light to sprout. They will sprout either in the light, or in the dark.

Second, you say you water when the soil is dry. That's your problem right there. Seeds NEED lots of moisture to sprout, and letting your soil dry up will kill it in no time.

So turn off the light next time, and place the freshly planted seeds in your soil, and keep the soil moist. Do not let the soil dry out, but don't let the soil be mucky either, just moist.

Other than that, good luck!
Nochowderforyou Reviewed by Nochowderforyou on . Newbie Just trying to start my own garden and having hard time. Thought I would check what others are doing so I can figure out what I am doing wrong! Have about 400 watts trying to get sprouts, going 24hrs. 80 degrees well drained pots, and watering when soil is dry. no sprouts, and second go around so only have a few chances left. Any ideas would be helpful. Am studing Wiccan, and find that smoking always me to tune into nature so much easy than hours of medatiating. Rating: 5