Hashyanswered grow question 15h ago Sometimes it can be hard to get the watering right for a seedling in a big pot, it's easier in a small pot. Your either drowning the seedling or the soil isn't damp enough. I usually start in a big pot but water the soil thoroughly a few days before the seed goes into the soil. So example 12L pot soaked until runoff, usually takes 3-5L of water, I then know there is no dry spots in the medium. Then I usually don't need to water again for a week. I found when I didn't do it that way it would be hit and miss if a seed made it or not. Your welcome to check out some of my newer diaries which are very detailed on every process I do.