seeds germinating in wet conditions are prone to 'damp-off', or Pythium Wilt ... all 'expert' opinions I have gathered over the years, call for a well-drained soil, and letting the plants go through a "wet/dry" cycle ... letting the soil dry out well, between waterings, just like in nature ... the roots cannot 'breathe' in constantly damp soil, and growth will be slowed, or worse ... this, according to botanists, and a whole lot of people LOTS smarter than me ...