Loose soil with good nutrients enables roots to penetrate the soil easily, and a
steady stream of nutrients flows into the stem and leaves.Some Causes of Poor Germination
When seeds fail to germinate or plants hardly grow at all
after germination, some common causes are:
- Using redwood compost. This compost is widely
available as a mulch or soil conditioner but contains
growth inhibitors that can keep seeds from
germinating or plants from growing well. (This is how
redwood trees reduce competition.) - Planting too early or too late in the season. Seeds and
seedlings wait for the right temperature and length of
day to start and continue growth.