Just how long should it take from seed planting to planting out into the garden. I know it probably depends on the seed you're growing but here's my problem.

I have had seeds that I planted in late August that are still too small to plant out. Just what am I doing wrong? They seem to be just sitting there taunting me. Is it supposed to be such a slow process?

What should I be doing to keep things thriving?

Manure tea is great w/ sterile mixes as it provides microorganisms and helps prevent problems w/ 'damping off' fungus (sm plants die/fall over at base). Damping off doesn't tend to plague organic seed mixes as it's primarily an 'opportunistic' organism (which means it colonizes soils lacking a healthy community of other microorg's).