Slow growth

[asintx]

Hi All,

I have a seedling that's been up about 1.5 weeks. It is less than 1/2" high, and has tiny leaves. Any idea what is causing this slow growth? I realize that maybe it's just working on building a root system, but it just seems like it should have grown some by now. I have a 400W MH lamp 32" above.

Opinions appreciated!

asintx Reviewed by asintx on 04-30-2006. Slow growth Hi All, I have a seedling that's been up about 1.5 weeks. It is less than 1/2" high, and has tiny leaves. Any idea what is causing this slow growth? I realize that maybe it's just working on building a root system, but it just seems like it should have grown some by now. I have a 400W MH lamp 32" above. Opinions appreciated! Rating: 5

[Jdog7000]

Is it stretching
Maybe your light is too far.
Can't help with out a pic

[asintx]

No, no stretching at all. It's less than a half inch tall. It looks quite healthy, other than that and the small leaves. It is working on it's second pair of real leaves, which is good.

[FOXBIRD]

10 days is not to long. be patient give it a few more days, or you can feed it with superthrive 1 drop per galln.

[asintx]

Thanks, I just gave it the superthrive, but this morning it looks like it is on it's way to a slow death. It's starting to yellow. Maybe the ST will bring it back.

I am having such a hard time getting seedlings to grow. They come up, and look good for a few days, then they die. Most discouraging for a first time grower! I don't *think* I'm doing anything wrong, which makes it all the more discouraging.

[SeedlessOne]

Hey man sounds like the same thing i am going thru..look at my posts and pics..look like yours?? mine are 10 days today

[NightProwler]

Thanks, I just gave it the superthrive, but this morning it looks like it is on it's way to a slow death. It's starting to yellow. Maybe the ST will bring it back.

I am having such a hard time getting seedlings to grow. They come up, and look good for a few days, then they die. Most discouraging for a first time grower! I don't *think* I'm doing anything wrong, which makes it all the more discouraging.

thats weird...... i'm a first time grower too, and i've had like 20 succesful(knock on wood) seedlings sprout. only had one die.

[asintx]

As I replant, the new seedlings die too. A couple of you suggested a possible fungus in the planting medium. I am almost out of seeds (help!), but I am going to try and sprout one using different soil.

[Jdog7000]

Maybe you over watered it. I bet thats it.
I just sprouted some seeds and they are growing there second set of leaves after 3 days.

[asintx]

Is there any way of rectifying overwatering, besides just letting the pots dry out on their own?