well i had planted my very first seed about a week ago and planted it almost 2 inches deep... they sprouted in 5 days and they have grown 2 inches tall since sprouting...is that good or bad?
It's very hard for someone to say how often a plants should be watered, it really depends on the drainage and how fast the soil dries out. Dont be afraid to let the soil dry out a bit, the roots need nutrient/water but most of all they need oxygen to breath (a bit like a carburetor for a petrol engine). If conditions are right and the roots gets the right mixture of both nutrients/water and oxygen the plant will flourish. You just have to learn to get the feel of when the plants needs watering. The plant will give you signs, like leaves begining to droop when it's in need of watering/fed (when the soil is dry). Reading the stickies does save members explaining things over and over.
Chances are those plants might not last, 2 inches was way too much. You are supposed to put them less than 1/2" below the surface. You have not been reading the stickies, which is something you need to be doing.
the stickies are the thread that stay at the top all the time ..they are that way so you do not have to go searching for them...but I am being nice so here are 2 very quick links to a couple you should read, i am thinking. http://forum.grasscity.com/absolute-beginners/15076-germination-420-a.html http://forum.grasscity.com/absolute-beginners/73015-grandpas-grow-guide.html peace and good luck