Well those four beans still have not shown any signs of germinating.
I also tried two more seeds. One showed promise of cracking open, but then nothing.
It appears that I have some bunk seeds.

I do have four more of these seeds. My plan is to buy a propagator with a controlled heating mat when I have some extra cash. Give them one last shot.

As for this thread it is dead.
Sorry for the let down folks, but shit happens.