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Cilantro sprouts mysteriously wilting

11 years ago

I planted three cilantro seeds as my first attempt at sprouting and was pleasantly surprised when seven seedlings popped up a week later. Things were great until the first seedling mysteriously wilted and died shortly after. Now a second seedling is beginning to show signs of wilt as well. However the five that are still standing are perfectly healthy and growing strong.

I'm starting to worry that they'll eventually be effected as well and have no idea what's going on and don't want to risk losing the entire batch.

Additional Info:

I have the cilantro growing on a window sill indoors. I live in zone 9b so there's plenty of sunshine, even from a window. They are in small clay pots that are roughly 2 inches in diameter (will transplant outside once they get stronger). I water when he soil gets dry, roughly once every 3-4 days).

The soil came with a herb kit, which I have since tossed the box and forgotten the brand.

Also perhaps worth noting, I am also growing dill and basil under the same conditions and they are completely fine.

Here's a photo. The front row originally had three plants growing together before one died. It was just as big as its neighbors at the time.

The plant on the back right is the one beginning to wilt.

Thanks for the help!

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