Why did this seedling die?

Hen

Member

• Mar 21, 2015

• #1

It looks like my seedling died

Just before the first leaves opened, it seems to have withered at the top of the stem. I've had it happen a couple of times with tomatoes too. Does anyone know why this usually happens.

Thanks.

 

Weedninja

Member

• Mar 21, 2015

• #2

Sometimes you get a freak that was too weak to live, but usually when they wither it means they were attacked by a fungus or bacteria.

 

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WifiSeedsPlz

Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #3

Yeah, I have had a lot of mutants pop up looks like your soil is pretty wet too though. What were your temps like?

 

Hen

Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #4

Temps were 22-25C (71-77F). The mutant theory sounds promising. I just realised, since I'm using a previous grow's soil, it wouldn't have been fertiliser toxicity would it?

Yesterday, I just soaked another seed for 6 hours, then planted it. I'll keep the soil a little dryer this time.

 

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WifiSeedsPlz

Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #5

Yes, don't use another grows soil. If you absolutely have to then you need to properly flush it. Soil is cheap though and salt build up occurs over time so you are better off spending a few bucks on a new bag of soil or two each grow.

 

ISM2

Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #6

Allow the top 1-1.5" of soil to dry before watering. Your soil looks drenched.
Do the pots you're using have adequate drainage?
Don't use previous grow's soil if you can avoid it.

 

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oldskol4evr

New member

• Apr 9, 2015

• #7

yea def overwatered ,seedling only need to be watered with a spray bottle with some clonex in there, sprat the soil around the stem dont spray plant.
keep in mind that its roots are small and you dont have to water the whole cup until i matures a bit,it looks like you have it in a solo cup ,do you have drain holes in bottom of it,you also need to have a small breeze blowing to build strong stem,not directly on it but were it can get a little movement .keep your light close to it were it dont stretch to much,use the back of your hand method,place your hand on the canopy wait 30 sec if it was uncomfortable to the back of your hand, move your light up some,hope this helped a little

 

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NoSocSlic

• Apr 13, 2015

• #8

Its usually a good idea to start several just for that reason. They don't all make it. I Agree with the above posts, overwatering will do it. They don't need a lot. Weed likes to be dryish most of the time. I water every 4 to 7 days or so, but it also all depends how much the roots are soaking up. When its almost nothing you can leave the watering alone until the roots stretch out, actually less water makes roots grow more.

The most important things to learn are your proper watering schedule, repotting schedule, and pH. Getting those perfect can prevent 50 different headaches at least.

 

MountainBudz

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• Apr 16, 2015

• #9

Definately would say dampening off, soil had to of been way too moist, not enough air flow and fresh air, or maybe extremely high humidity also! Better luck next time!