Germinating - Where did I go wrong?

Seeds are N. Lights, from a friend's outdoor grow. Picked 7 of the largest, darkest, mottled seeds that didn't crack when squeezed. Dropped in a shot glass full of water. After 3 days, nothing. Moved them to a tupperware and used the paper towel method. At the same time, picked out 7 more choice seeds and put them in the paper towel as well. Stashed the tupperware under a bunch of clothes (insulation to keep them warm, that was my thought) and after 3 more days, nada. The paper towel is still wet - but it feels cold, maybe this has something to do? What am I doing wrong?? :(

sometimes it takes up to a week (or two?) depending on temperature and other factors I am unaware about

So I've read. I haven't disturbed them yet, but from the threads I found, it seems most see germination within 72 hours?

Try scuffing em up a lil with a nail file around the edges of the bean. Helps em break open.
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did you leave the seed sunk in the water?
i think they need oxygen to germinate so if they sank in the cup of water they would be starved of oxygen. maybe thats why it didnt work
i always opt for the paper towel method from the start its always worked for me
i just place the seeds on a damp papertowel an put another paper towel over it place that in a ziplock bag and leave it somewhere warm. they normaly crack within about 30-40 hours

i'm having the exact same problem as you. let me know how you gottem to crack

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyTango

Try scuffing em up a lil with a nail file around the edges of the bean. Helps em break open.
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I did this with the ones that didn't sink within the first couple of hours of being in the water. I guess I can try with all of them

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Originally Posted by beginerbuddah

did you leave the seed sunk in the water?
i think they need oxygen to germinate so if they sank in the cup of water they would be starved of oxygen. maybe thats why it didnt work
i always opt for the paper towel method from the start its always worked for me
i just place the seeds on a damp papertowel an put another paper towel over it place that in a ziplock bag and leave it somewhere warm. they normaly crack within about 30-40 hours

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Yes, for a couple of days. I read some other threads were people swore by the glass of water method, so I don't know. I've got your preferred setup now, just with tupperware instread of ziplock. And I assume it would be warm under a big pile of socks?

i cant say ive ever found myself under a big pile of socks before so i couldnt say:D
but i just pop mine ontop of my fridge
i used to put my seeds in water untill they sank then put them in the paper towels but i just ended up getting lazy.:jointsmile:

Is it possible that all 14 seeds are bad??