Mitigate issue of seedlings in 'Hot' soil?

I cut away netting, top and bottom on my Jiffy's and place in pre-moistened 5gallon pot when tap root emerges. Usually 12-16hrs. after sprout.

quirk said:

I cut away netting, top and bottom on my Jiffy's and place in pre-moistened 5gallon pot when tap root emerges. Usually 12-16hrs. after sprout.

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Cool which medium to you transplant into exactly?

Overgrowtho said:

Cool which medium to you transplant into exactly?

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It's the brand not available in your location that I amend with an organic slow release dry granular fertilizer, Medina Growin Green,
then water only until week 7. Organic soil auto grower.

I have decided to put the 7 remaining seedlings (which were in 80% random local topsoil) into a 50% Perlite mix to make sure the medium will be super mild and aerated. If this doesn't fix the nute-locked/burnt seedlings situation, I don't know what will!

(If continued issues, maybe I have to switch to hydro because indoor soil is giving me PROBLEMS).

Here is the seedling mix I've put together:

1. 50% Pertlite
2. 20% Organic Super Soil
3. 10% Organic Top Soil
4. 10% Worm Castings

Does it sound like a good mix for seedlings? (I did a runoff test and it came to around 6ish PH with my dip strips).

I've also got holes in the sides of the pots for extra aeration. Due to the well aerated medium/pot I expect I will need to water these every 24-48 hours at least, approximately. Sound about right? Will be watering with fresh rain water or 6.5.

With this mix, I am also going on the assumption that it will have plenty of nutrients for seedlings, for a week or two, until they have regained health and added a few more sets of green leaves. Sound correct?

Sounds like a much better, well draining mix. Water when pots get light, whatever the time frame, just not too often. I double check with cheap moisture meter. I added 1lb. H20 to this pot, 4 days after "transfer". As far as nutrients, the timeline will become clear. A week or two could
easily be come more. Elevate pots, provide air circulation and good growing to you.