12/15 (day 6) ?? 1201am lights out, largest plant at 2?. I will check for overnight growth in dark. Soil was dry to the touch so I watered them at bed time. Not sure of the optimum time for watering in day/night cycle? hoping someone will tell me soon after reading this. Noticed that root structure must be filling in as watering did not disrupt seedlings as much as it has been doing? they seem more stable. 5th plant did not break out of seed yet today. I will be convinced as of tomorrow that it is indeed a murdered MJP. My fault entirely? now I know which way to point sprouts after germination.

A quick word about my soil is needed as I forgot to mention it earlier. I am using Miracle Grow Potting Mix-with MicroMax, in a 4 part to 1 part Pearlite and 1 part Vermiculite mixture. The soil mixture is very springy to the touch and seems to retain water well, yet still allowing a good flow through.

7:30am ?? Lights have been on for 1.5 hours. Plants look vigorous (except for the dead one) and about 1/8 inch growth (stretching) on the largest plant overnight in the dark. Second set of leaves is now apparent on 2 of them. I am expecting some good development on the secondary leaves today under the new lights and have informed the plants that tomorrow is the 1 week mark and that it is time to get hopping. ( I heard it was good to talk to your plants and gently let them know what is expected of them) :thumbsup:

p.s. camera is on the blink, cell phone camera is just not going to cut it. I will hit Wal-Mart soon and remedy this so I can amaze you with my bad photography skills.

Emmie