Alright....all caught up! Hows everyone doing?
@Benjamin Squier .......I use roots original, and yes, I have had a batch with bugs....but eventually you'll run into that with every soil out there. I think the bugs came from the grow shop, to tell you the truth. BUT.....if you just treat every bag like it has bugs, and treat it (
@Ripper had a great suggestion!!!) you'll be better off in the long run. I recommend controlling pests through out your grow.
I also feel like you are not watering nearly enough for that size of a container. I grow in 2 gallon pots, and feed 1/3 gallon of nute solution to each plant when they need it....usually twice a week once they get going. Get a feel for the weight of the pots when they're saturated, and dry....and some where in between. If you think you're having trouble getting the water to saturate....feed half, and come back a few minutes later, and feed the other half. Anything that runs out, should run into a tray of some type, so it can be reabsorbed into the pot.....usually takes an hour or two...sometimes less. In the past, when I've had seeds fail to germ, it is usually because they where to dry.....
Hope it helps, bud!