Yeah, I checked the soil again. It is dusty dry below the surface. I am probably not giving them enough at one time. I gave them a good soaking tonight.
The soil I am using (Happy Frog) is not something I've experienced before. It looked peaty but it doesn't hold water. When I water the dirt will float, eventually soaking down in while leaving odd holes in the soil. It just always feels like dust more than peaty soil.
Not that I am blaming the soil. I'm just in unfamiliar territory. If I were growing flowers or a houseplant I would not be impressed with how it behaves or feels.