Quote Originally Posted by TheChameleon
To test a seed put it into a glass of water and set it in the closet for a day... If the seed sinks it is good just plant it in the jiffy... If the seed is floating give it a nudgh to see if it sinks...

Forcing a seed open seems drastic but moisture has to penetrate it to grow,,, thats why it sinks...
OK cool, thanks. Ill chuck some seeds into a cup of water now!