After applying fertilizer and reducing watering seedlings are looking much better. Experiment is now to compare plants planted in mounds verse flat land as shown in pictures below. Planning on planting within the next few days. Many pests such as red ants and sand spurs along with other weeds have been occurring.
Split and replanted the seedlings, added some organic fertilizer and less watering. They grew a lot and look well. Planting will happen within next week.