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title: "Help I think my seeds have dried out! The top layer was wet from the…"
description: "Help I think my seeds have dried out! The top layer was wet from the moisture but the bottom was dry as a bone 😭😭😭 It’s a variety of different seeds (and…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
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published: "2025-02-19T16:41:35.763935Z"
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# Help I think my seeds have dried out! The top layer was wet from the…

_Posted by Ex-Plant Killer 🌱👌 on 2025-02-19_

Help I think my seeds have dried out!  
The top layer was wet from the moisture but the bottom was dry as a bone 😭😭😭  
It’s a variety of different seeds (and it’s still early ) but there is no signs of life 😭 should I start digging and check ?  
But I don’t want to disturb them just in case few are still ok

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## 6 comments

### Bebe🌵🤍 commented on 2025-02-19

Is it under a grow light? I’d keep watering and make sure it has good light! What type of seeds are they?

#### Ex-Plant Killer 🌱👌 replied on 2025-02-19

It is, and I have the heat mat underneath as well. There is a cactus crown mix, monstera, zz and pink splash polka dot. I know zz takes ages to germinate. They all have different soil mix as well.  
It’s my first attempt to grow anything from a seed 🌱 and I know not all of them will germinate

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-02-19

Oh, yea succulent seeds are gonna take a while! I grew my albuca spiralis from seeds and it took almost a year until I had actual growth! Just keep them moist and you should be good!

#### Ex-Plant Killer 🌱👌 replied on 2025-02-19

When I got them it said “ expect 3-4 weeks of germination “ now I know that’s not exact science and “they will germinate when the feel like it 🤣 “ but I do hope some sort of signs of life will start showing soon

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-02-19

I’m gonna be honest, the best way I’ve germinated any seeds was with a countertop hydro-garden. I have the AeroGarden I got off amazon a few years ago! The grow light on that thing is a beast—it’s never failed me

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#### Ex-Plant Killer 🌱👌 replied on 2025-02-19

Ohhhh now that’s a plant 🌱 grower of my dreams!!!! 😍 I was looking at similar ones a while back, but they are pricey. Oh well Christmas is just around the corner 🤣🫣 might treat myself for an early present hahaha

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