I tried searching these threads for something that was similar to what I'm experiencing, but everyone here has actual leaves on their plants.


I've been working on a sprout for 4 weeks and it just won't grow.

First I had two tiny but nice fan leaves (1/4" long) and a second set coming in. (This is after the cotyledons fell off)

The first 2 leaves died and now I've only got the 2nd set and they're about an 1/8" long.

It's been like this for 4 weeks.

The germination and sprouting is good, but it hasn't reallty changed other than the first 2 leaves dying.

Here's my setup:

1. (1) AK-48 seed
2. (1) 100W Daylight CFL with reflector, 12 inches from top of seedling.
3. 6-inch pot
4. Fox Farms Ocean Forest soil - initial pH about 6.5 and fert "good"
5. Light 18/6
6. Purified water once or twice per week (initially soaked and drained pot prior to transplanting from sprout cup and then checked pH and fert)
7. temp about 77 degrees and humidity about 30%
8. Good air circulation

What am I missing after 4 weeks of no growth?

This is my first grow, so I'm probably doing something terribly wrong.

Thanks in advance for any help. I had so much hope
mndart Reviewed by mndart on . Newbie - Can't get seedling to grow - 4 weeks in I tried searching these threads for something that was similar to what I'm experiencing, but everyone here has actual leaves on their plants. I've been working on a sprout for 4 weeks and it just won't grow. First I had two tiny but nice fan leaves (1/4" long) and a second set coming in. (This is after the cotyledons fell off) The first 2 leaves died and now I've only got the 2nd set and they're about an 1/8" long. It's been like this for 4 weeks. Rating: 5