Plants can only use certain parts of the light we see. Regular lights have much of their light in the wrong spectrum. The plant can "see" and use only a tiny part of that light. You will get thin, sickly, stretched-out seedlings and a poor harvest, if any!

Get some CFLs (the curly bulbs) and use those- they have the right type of light for your plants. (You won't see much difference in the light, but your plant sure will!) Keep the CFLs about 3 - 4 inches from your plants. Tube fluoros will also work, and should be 1 - 2 inches from your plants. Blue-ish/ cool white lights work best for vegging. Warm whites for budding.

As for the seeds, I've had MUCH older seeds sprout. If they have been stored in a reasonably cool, dry spot, they should reward you with at least a 50% germination rate.

And as for the smell, it depends on the strain! How was the pot you got the seeds from? Stanky danky? Just a light scent? That will give you an idea. Also, will you have fans on your grow to strengthen the stems? That causes the plants to bump leaves and give off more odors, plus it moves the air (and odor molecules) around.

Child, get thee to the "Grow section" and start reading! You have obviously not done your required reading! Start in the "Basic Growing", then the "Indoor Growing" section. Grow organically in soil- it's way easier than hydro and such! Read ALL of the stickies first! - Granny:hippy: