the soil doesn't feel too damp, so i don't think it's damping off. my cat did try to attack it, so maybe it got damaged? what can i do? should i repot? should i add soil? should i try to stake them with a chopstick?

would really appreciate any ideas or advice! thanks!

Plant them at least twelve to fifteen inches apart. Use two seeds per planting and cull for the best of the two. Cut do not pull your cull. Pulling will harm the keeper's small tender root system.

They are looking alright so far. Still standing upright, and new leaves are forming. Hopefully they keep that up!

But I'll be moving soon to a house with a raised plant box. Planning to plant a whole row of sunflowers - mixed between Mexican and this one. Not sure if I should transplant what I already have or leave them as it is. Maybe I'll just start afresh. Wish me luck! :)