My most recent germination was progressing nicely but I woke one day to one of its real leaves beginning to brown on the end and over the next day or two it had progressed to half the leaf and seems to have stopped,there aren’t any sign of pests and I am inclined to believe that I somehow mishandled it in damaged it.
As I can not be certain I am keeping a vigilant eye not only on the rest of that plant but also the other 3.
My question is simply this,first is there anything I can do to enhance its chances of not only survival but mitigate any long term consequences?
Will it survive at all?
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Please posts pictures of plants
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I agree, pictures would be the best way for us to chime in. Not sure of your growing history but seedlings/ fresh sprouts can be very finicky.
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I shall as soon as they come out of the tent tonight/afternoon.
TY.
And yes I found out the hard way,seedlings are finicky,which leads me to further thought but I’ll do as Beachglass recommends and start a support ticket as not only do I have the need for clarification but a few thoughts of improved methods I would like to have considered by those that know.
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you bet as soon as my daily duties are complete.Likely later afternoon /evening.
And ty.
Ty for answering,most of my horticultural experience was killing vegetation,bull in a china shop sort of guy.
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Does or has the said leaf touched the ground, side of cup or anything? .
If so its very common, it can happen even from rubbing another leaf sometimes.
If it has stopped and dosen’t start again then im comfortable saying it’s fine with out seeing it.
However pictures can help be sure, and we all like seeing what each other has anyways 
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if you would like to tag someone, just put @jorkvilleyoe …You’re doing dandy
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A few photos,the tall and lanky one im keeping a special eye on,it first above dirt,the tallest,the skinniest leaves.
I’m concerned its a male and I don’t need anyone slipping one past the goalie.
The last photo is the newest seedling that suffered unknown damage to one side of its first real leaf.
It seems to have stabilized and I’m seeing an accelerated growth rate.All these ladies seem to have benefited from a 50% of Bergmans seedling boost and 75% strength root guardian.
I’m looking for advice on when to transplant. I’m guessing in about another 5-7 days.
This is my first shot at this sort of thing .
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How often are you watering and how much. What is your water source.
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Hi. can u put a clear cup on each kind of like a terrarium effect. Just sprat the inside and that will be enuf until they hit the sides. Then you could plant in your forever pots
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what soil? It is normal for the first set of leaves to be wonky.
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@jorkvilleyoe Multiple ILGM posting advocate careful seedling watering and recommend some version of water around seedling, NOT ON, or close to stem. Some recommend cup-cap=CONDOM to prevent watering too close.
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You can see i have one solo cup(highly modified w/ cut out slots etc.) within yet another that has holes drilled in the bottom.This configuration will still trap moisture if over watering is taking place because the outer cup is tightly fitting the cup within.
I have found benefit in carefully removing the inner cup and placing something inert about 1/4-3/8" tall in the bottom of the outer cup which will hold the inner cup up when placed back inside providing a small air gap between the two cups not only at the bottom but also all 360*from top to bottom allowing fresh air to circulate and not only aid in keeping the hydration level of the root zone similar to the top but also allowing oxygen into the root zone/microbes/etc.
As for your question regarding volume/frequency of watering/feeding,very sparingly occasionally even waiting until the top is popcorn fart dry for a day.
How much is a matter of previous growth rate/humidity levels/temperatures but truth be told I weigh them and add h20 to maintain a weight within an ounce or two of its starting weight.
Of course as time goes by and the plants get larger and require transplanting into larger pots and more water this will become impractical. (as well as unnecessary)
But while Ye of little knowledge(me) has little experience to draw upon, with fingers that became useless for sensing moisture levels compliments of a worm drive skill saw I need all the indicators I can utilize.
Humidity domes are on and off as needed.
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I generally water a radius the size of the outer leaf tips.
No waterboarding the ladies.
Even when i spritz the humidity domes I am careful not to get any droplets on the leaves and if i do i have cotton swabs to remove them,no wiping , just dab ,you don’t even touch the leaf with a steady hand,just dab the top of the drop and it’ll dsuck it right up without contacting the leaf.a paper towel bends as it absorbs the moisture and contact can not be prevented.
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Actually i just received my order of clear (crystal clear) cups and was in the process of ditching the sandwich bags but first have to drill a few holes in the cups. I’ve been running an x40 veg @ about 200-225 for 18 hrs and a full spectrum white led @ about 250-275 for six hours more if they look up for it.
Yes they are white widow autos in ?
Foxfarms Light Warrior Seedling soil is what they’re in now but the first three will be going into Fox Farms Happy Frog/Bergmans nutes @ 40% until I see their responding well to it. I’ve read autos are easy to overnute and also don’t top well due to the short veg period.
So much to learn.
Back to the lights 24 hrs. good or bad?
Perhaps I should give em’ a night off and see how they look in the morning? what vdo you nguys say?
Picture #3 plant is recovering and growing MUCH better.
Seedling planted cup, planted both outdoors, NOT YET this year.
Returned to tent in seedling mis-formed shape.
Who knows, SHE (i hope) survived ME so far.
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@Dennis62 has a good posting for seed Germ process
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