It's been years since I've grown in dirt, so I'm a little confused.

Is this how you plant in dirt after sprouting seeds in paper towels (or elsewhere I guess)? 11 out of 12, 4 each of 3 varieties, sprouted and in about 3 days had about 1/2" of root. I then put them in dirt, root down, with about a seed width of dirt over top. I compacted the dirt very slightly. I watered well with PH adjusted water with a little B-1 solution, which I let come to room temp first. I put them on a piece of plastic on a heat pad on low, which turns it's self off after two hours. (I kept turning it on.)

I don't understand why two plants took off like crazy and the rest have yet to come up. Did I do something wrong, or are they just taking their good ol' time to push through? It's been 3 days now since the others came up. Yesterday I brushed away the dirt until I saw a bit of the seed. I thought maybe I planted them too deep, but I don't think this is the problem. The soil is still pretty moist, but I don't think this is a problem for new roots.

Anyone? I'm about ready to sprout my remaining seeds now, since I don't think the others made it. I cannot fail this next time. I cannot afford to buy more. What should I do different the next time to ensure my plants will come up?
Opie Yutts Reviewed by Opie Yutts on . After paper towel sprouting, then what? It's been years since I've grown in dirt, so I'm a little confused. Is this how you plant in dirt after sprouting seeds in paper towels (or elsewhere I guess)? 11 out of 12, 4 each of 3 varieties, sprouted and in about 3 days had about 1/2" of root. I then put them in dirt, root down, with about a seed width of dirt over top. I compacted the dirt very slightly. I watered well with PH adjusted water with a little B-1 solution, which I let come to room temp first. I put them on a piece of Rating: 5