Yeah, the pre-fertilized soils will kill em too, especially if they're being watered frequently. I was thinking that the 50% perlite might have cut the ferts down some from being at a fatal level for seedlings, but maybe not....

When planting germed seeds, its best to NOT pack the soil firmly. Leave it sorta loose in the containers. Then when you water before planting to moisten the soil, water until it runs out the drain hole/s. That will settle the soil.

Its also possible to flush the newly planted seeds out with a heavy watering, so i use a spray bottle to add moisture the 1st time or two after they are planted, or until they actually sprout and begin growing a taproot and get anchored to their world. Peace at ya.
oldnslow Reviewed by oldnslow on . HELLLLLP!!!!!!!! Tap Root Stop Growin!!!!!! ok i germed 12 seeds 7 of which cracked open and revealed a tap root. as soon i as i saw the tap root i put them in some 50% Scotts Potting Soil and 50% Scotts Perlite. i sprayed the soil LIGHTLY with water to moisten the top of it for 3-4 days. then i left them alone for another 3 days and nothing. so i took to of the pots and dug up the seeds and the tap root have growed 0. what happend? What should i do next time?? Money is tight anything i can get for the rest of them to help them? Rating: 5