it sounds like you're doing things right. it will pay to buy just plain soil without nutes. young plants don't need them. if you're getting a light, let us know what your setup is. you may need better seeds. if you're trying with bagseed, make sure the seeds are mature. the paper towel method has always worked 100% of the time for me with mature seeds. when you do get germination, plant the taproot down and make sure that the soil stays fairly warm and damp (not wet). get some nutrients and begin giving them 1/8-1/4 strength 3-4 weeks after they've broken the surface of the soil. if you don't have one yet, get a pH up/down/test kit. keep us posted and best of luck!