Basic info: bagseed, 1 week old seedlings, first grow
had 4 seedlings, one survived, bout 1-2 inches tall
total 105 watts in CFL and reg FL, each bulb is 2-5 inches away from plants
using some time release MG copycat-typesoil and small jiffy pots
water daily or every other, when soil is dry
put 1/2 teaspoon MirGro in water at first, now not using ferts till it is healthier
grow room is bottom of a large closet, door open a crack for ventilation

I germinated and planted 5 seeds in jiffy pots, they were doing great for about 5 days, one seedling looked sickly but 3 others were nice. I only had bout 50 watts on them in CLFs(see setup in pic), then on day 3 I added a 2' warm white FL 33 watt stick above them and another desk lamp and added another 23 watt CFL. Within 1/2 day 2 of the nice looking plants looked terrible (see pic). the top of the plants tuned down and the leaves started to wither and get crispy. however, one of the plants still looks great, and is sitting right next to the sad lookin ones. the only variable was the extra lights so i turned off the 2' FL. I think all but the nice one are dead , and I want to germ more seeds and start 2 new plants but not have the same thing happen. What should I change?

I think the prob may have been the 2' FL I put about 2" from the plants was too much for the little guys and burnt them, cause 2 days after adding it they went to hell. Also, is my soil just crappy? Been readin some stuff about time-release soil having nute balls that can burn seedling roots, also a few things about jiffy pots not being worth shit. also, is it ok to leave my healthy seedling in the MG type soil? don't want to kill it by transplanting...the stem was gettin to long and spindly so i build up some soil around it and it seems to be doing well....when i transplant it to the 8" pot, can i stick with the MG soil? i'm not plannin on using anything i cant get at home depot or a basic garden store.

i've been readin the FAQs and the entire sick plant forum but can't find anything similar, so advice appreciated thanks!
kareddie
kareddie Reviewed by kareddie on . n00b needs advice-week old seedlings died inexplicably, what should I change for the Basic info: bagseed, 1 week old seedlings, first grow had 4 seedlings, one survived, bout 1-2 inches tall total 105 watts in CFL and reg FL, each bulb is 2-5 inches away from plants using some time release MG copycat-typesoil and small jiffy pots water daily or every other, when soil is dry put 1/2 teaspoon MirGro in water at first, now not using ferts till it is healthier grow room is bottom of a large closet, door open a crack for ventilation I germinated and planted 5 seeds in Rating: 5