Ok, so I think I had the soil too packed. It was like wet concrete. I fixed that and now one of the seeds is opening up to a seedling! I have also just been spritzing them with a water bottle instead of pouring water over them. This is definitely trail and error.

BTW..where does everyone else (ok just in the US) get their soil, fert, etc?? Do you order it online or buy it at a store? Or do you just go to a nursery? I can't seem to find good stuff.
sociobud Reviewed by sociobud on . Why are my seeds dying after planting? Hi, I'm a new grower and need some advice. I germinate my seeds using the paper towel and bowl method. Once they begin to really sprout, I transplant them into a beginner pot (about 1/4-1/2" deep), water them, and place them under 24 hr cfl light. Now here's the problem...most of my seeds are dying. I'm not sure why. I don't think its my soil, because I've used the same soil for plants who have grown. Should I not water the seeds once I transplant them (the reason I ask this is because I Rating: 5