Question about sprouting seeds in seed pods.

[#1cheesebuds]

I tried to sprout a seed in this rapid seed starter but it died after it sprouted. My Q is why did it die when it was kept watered and a light on it.
Im now trying again but not holding my breath.

 

[Crooked8]

Because sprouting in those plugs can be harsh. I recommend coco, rockwool or soil over those for sprouts. You have a dome and a tray? Keep it moist?

 

[Noonin NorCal]

maybe you kept it to wet, it should just be moist not saturated all the time

 

[starke]

Fusarium maybe? How far along did it get and what were the symptoms?

 

[RockinRobot]

Quite possibly over watering. Those tend to hold a lot of water and new growers tend to over water anyway.

 

[#1cheesebuds]

Ok. Sounds like over watering maybe this time I'll give it less water or put it in a dome.

 

[CrossBones]

I think I just lost most of 4 - 72 count trays testing those root riot plugs.. Recent high temps in our greenhouse 120F and too much water to keep em damp.. Good for clones, not sure 'bout seed yet.. Holes pretty tight. I ripped em open and set the seed crowns up..



tried a few plugs last year vs soil. The plugs do seem to make the first transplant easier, just got a dial em in here.. The Domes mentioned are more for cloning than seed starting in my humble opinion.. Oxygen, moisture, heat in the right amounts.. and some patience..