# Seedlings died soon after sprouting. Help please **URL:** \ **Category:** Diseases\ **Tags:** indoor-grow\ **Created:** [December 6, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278 "2021-12-06T19:35:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Casa\_Nova](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/casa_nova/32/625046_2.png) [@Casa\_Nova](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casa_Nova)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/1 "2021-12-06T19:35:05Z")
I’m a very new grower, this is my first attempt at growing. I found some seeds in a pound of trainwreck and it sparked an interest. I really want to learn how to better myself and the quality of life for my plants to come as well. The sprouts quit growing and became tapered towards the base. Research has led me to believe that I am experiencing damp off. Am I over-watering? Wrong medium? Light setup problems? If you could take a look at some photos I’ll provide and let’s get the chat going 🙂 Thank you very much! ![16388189949361971696640440472999](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/a/6/1a6d4ff4a63e5e1fa46ffc6044ae682ced91e83b.jpeg) ![16388187109477056527679004833615](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/d/9/ad9be977fa581f49061cdc08572e48cd2126c747.jpeg) ![16388191599035425576192213751114](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/b/f/7/bf7ebf9a915a1148ac2056f060dd280d36cf45c2.jpeg) ![1638819226007619793633154113437](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/6/1/4/6149bf033315f39e191947d55311d71510ff5e3f.jpeg) ![16388192745875471714346070869516](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/b/8/4b8a53283df78035e5eca0a479f03775f8c778a5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Borderryan22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/borderryan22/32/1167090_2.png) [@Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Borderryan22)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/2 "2021-12-06T19:40:50Z")
Miracle Gro is probably your culprit. It is a time released medium and isn’t very cannabis friendly. Save what seeds you have, get some Fox Farms Happy Frog, or Fox Farms Ocean Floor. Neither need to have nutrients added for weeks, so it’s an easy start. Some make Miracle Gro work, but probably not good for first timers. ---
**Author:** ![Borderryan22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/borderryan22/32/1167090_2.png) [@Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Borderryan22)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/3 "2021-12-06T19:42:01Z")
You can also mix the Happy Frog and Ocean Floor ---
**Author:** ![merlin44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/merlin44/32/1090518_2.png) [@merlin44](https://ilgmforum.com/u/merlin44)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/4 "2021-12-06T19:43:30Z")
I agree with @Borderryan22 regarding Miracle Grow. Here is post that may help as well: > [@Merlin's Grow Log (Part 1)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/merlins-grow-log/22861/4755): > > This will be a lengthy post so don’t feel compelled to read the whole thing if you don’t find it useful. This post is primarily intended for any newer growers (or anyone else struggling to get seeds started). The photo is of my little seedlings exactly one week since I put the seeds to soak and one day since emerging from the soil. You will note how puny they are at this point. These tiny seedlings will each produce about a pound of dried and cured buds in about four months time. Patience a… ---
**Author:** ![Borderryan22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/borderryan22/32/1167090_2.png) [@Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Borderryan22)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/5 "2021-12-06T19:44:30Z")
@merlin44 Little off topic but your icon is badaxx. ---
**Author:** ![merlin44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/merlin44/32/1090518_2.png) [@merlin44](https://ilgmforum.com/u/merlin44)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/6 "2021-12-06T19:46:08Z")
Thanks @Borderryan22 , I used a pair of images and put them together. Just had to put a .44 in there. ---
**Author:** ![BigCat420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigcat420/32/557989_2.png) [@BigCat420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BigCat420)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/7 "2021-12-06T19:47:38Z")
There is also coco loco bush doctor by Fox farms i personally run coco and favor it over soil but to each is own ---
**Author:** ![Casa\_Nova](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/casa_nova/32/625046_2.png) [@Casa\_Nova](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casa_Nova)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/8 "2021-12-06T19:54:41Z")
Okay, so I’m definitely going to need to change out the soil. I think I’m gonna use your starting process @merlin44. I have Bruce Banner autoflowers on the way and I want to get this figured out before I start those seeds. ---
**Author:** ![Casa\_Nova](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/casa_nova/32/625046_2.png) [@Casa\_Nova](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casa_Nova)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/9 "2021-12-06T19:55:43Z")
I didnt realize that Miracle Grove was actually as bad as people say it is for Canna purposes. ---
**Author:** ![Hellraiser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hellraiser/32/294013_2.png) [@Hellraiser](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hellraiser)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/10 "2021-12-06T19:58:39Z")
> [@Casa\_Nova](#): > > Research has led me to believe that I am experiencing damp off. That would be correct. > [@Casa\_Nova](#): > > Am I over-watering? Most likely as that is the number 1 problem of most new growers. See my grow tutorial for proper watering habits for seedlings and lots of other info for new growers. > [@Hellraiser grows Gorilla Glue and other stuff](https://ilgmforum.com/t/hellraiser-grows-gorilla-glue-and-other-stuff/42902): > > This will be a walk through of my growing methods from seed to harvest The MG soil is not helping. Your temps should be higher while they are so young. I run my light 24/0 and keep temps around 78-80F for germinating and the first couple weeks of life. ---
**Author:** ![Casa\_Nova](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/casa_nova/32/625046_2.png) [@Casa\_Nova](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casa_Nova)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/11 "2021-12-06T21:01:11Z")
So I have some Mother Earth soil I planned on transplanting the seedlings into. Its high in N. Would that be a better soil to start in than the MG? ---
**Author:** ![Aussie\_autos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aussie_autos/32/612108_2.png) [@Aussie\_autos](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aussie_autos)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/seedlings-died-soon-after-sprouting-help-please/79278/12 "2021-12-06T22:27:08Z")
I agree with @Borderryan22 the miracle gro soil is not that good get ur self some promix hp or if u are a bit short on funds rich grow soil it called Marvel Black its great for tomatoes so it will be great for weed plants but u can mix in some worm castings and fish bone meal