In a message dated 1/27/2004 12:21:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:

So far, everytime I plant the seeds, they sprout great, get to about 2
or 3 inches tall then die.

I use 100% large particle vermiculite to start seeds. It is totally inert,
being a form of expanded mica, a mineral. I then transfer to potting soil
when the seedlings get their first true leaves. I suppose you could keep them in
vermiculite longer by watering with a liquid fertilizer.
This works because the damp off fungus can't live on the inert vermiculite.
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